- hard up (for something)
- hard up (for something)greatly in need of something, especially money. •
Ann was hard up for cash to pay the bills.
•I was so hard up, I couldn't afford to buy food.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
hard up (for something)
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(be) hard up for something — be hard ˈup for sth idiom to have too few or too little of sth • We re hard up for ideas. see also ↑hard up Main entry: ↑hardidiom … Useful english dictionary
hard up — ˌhard ˈup adjective informal 1. not having enough money, especially for a short period of time: • We expected quite a bit of income from the Las Vegas project, but this has been postponed, so we re financially hard up. 2. be hard up for something … Financial and business terms
go all out to do for something — go all out (to do something/for something) phrase to try as hard as you can to achieve something UK based companies are going all out to secure overseas contracts. We’re going all out for a big win in Saturday’s game. Thesaurus: to try hard to… … Useful english dictionary
have something to show for something — have something/nothing/to show for something phrase to have achieved something nothing as a result of something that you have done They had absolutely nothing to show for weeks of hard work. Thesaurus: progress and developmentsynonym Main … Useful english dictionary
be hard up for sth — be hard up (for sth) ► to not have enough of something important or valuable: »They re hard up for options because of their financial troubles. Main Entry: ↑hard up … Financial and business terms
have nothing to show for something — have something/nothing/to show for something phrase to have achieved something nothing as a result of something that you have done They had absolutely nothing to show for weeks of hard work. Thesaurus: progress and developmentsynonym Main … Useful english dictionary
none the worse for something — none the worse (for (something)) not damaged or hurt despite something. It was cold and windy during the parade but we were none the worse for the weather. Usage notes: often used in the form none the worse for wear in good condition despite hard … New idioms dictionary
make a play for something — phrase to try and get something such as an important job or position Jim made a play for head of department, but didn’t succeed. Thesaurus: to try hard to do or get somethingsynonym Main entry: play * * * make a ˈplay for sb/sth idiom … Useful english dictionary
search high and low for something — search high and low (for (something)) to try very hard to find something. Janet searched high and low, but she couldn t find the kitten and finally had to ask the man … New idioms dictionary
(be) gunning for something — be ˈgunning for sth derived to be competing for or trying hard to get sth • She s gunning for the top job. Main entry: ↑gunderived … Useful english dictionary
cast about for something — ˌcast aˈbout/aˈround for sth derived to try hard to think of or find sth, especially when this is difficult • She cast around desperately for a safe topic of conversation. • The authorities are clearly casting about for someone to blame.… … Useful english dictionary
