Pressed for cash Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɹɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkæʃ

PREST fer KASH

UK

pɹˈɛst/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈæʃ

prest faw KASH

Definition

If you are pressed for cash, you do not have enough money or you need money urgently.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and used in spoken or personal contexts. Synonyms include 'short of cash' or 'tight on money'. Commonly applied to temporary money shortages, not long-term poverty.

• Spanish: apretado de dinero - corto de efectivo
• Portuguese (BR): apertado de dinheiro - sem dinheiro
• Portuguese (PT): apertado de dinheiro - sem dinheiro
• Chinese (Simplified): 手头紧 - 缺钱
• Chinese (Traditional): 手頭緊 - 缺錢
• Hindi: पैसे की तंगी
• Arabic: مضغوط ماليًا - قصير في المال
• Bengali: টাকার টানাপোড়েন - টাকার সংকটে
• Russian: нет денег - испытывать нехватку денег
• Japanese: お金に困っている
• Vietnamese: kẹt tiền
• Korean: 현금이 부족하다 - 돈이 빠듯하다
• Turkish: paraya sıkışık - nakit sıkıntısında
• Urdu: پیسے کی تنگی - نقدی کی کمی
• Indonesian: sedang butuh uang - kekurangan uang

Example Sentences

I'm pressed for cash this month and can't go out much.

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If you are pressed for cash, you can borrow some from me.

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Many students are often pressed for cash during exam season.

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Sorry, I'm a bit pressed for cash right now—can we split the bill later?

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I’d love to join you for dinner, but I’m pressed for cash until payday.

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When you’re pressed for cash, finding cheaper options is a must.

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