Pressed for cash Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɹɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkæʃ
PREST fer KASH
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 efectivoPortuguese (BR): apertado de dinheiro - sem dinheiroPortuguese (PT): apertado de dinheiro - sem dinheiroChinese (Simplified): 手头紧 - 缺钱Chinese (Traditional): 手頭緊 - 缺錢Hindi: पैसे की तंगीArabic: مضغوط ماليًا - قصير في المالBengali: টাকার টানাপোড়েন - টাকার সংকটেRussian: нет денег - испытывать нехватку денегJapanese: お金に困っているVietnamese: kẹt tiềnKorean: 현금이 부족하다 - 돈이 빠듯하다Turkish: paraya sıkışık - nakit sıkıntısındaUrdu: پیسے کی تنگی - نقدی کی کمیIndonesian: 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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