flat broke
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flat broke
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (general)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. pelado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I'd love to go to the show, but I'm flat broke.Me encantaría ir al concierto, pero estoy pelado.
b. arrancado (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I'm flat broke. I can't afford to eat at this restaurant. - Don't sweat it, man. I've got you.Estoy arrancado. No me puedo permitir comer en este restaurante. - Tranquilo, papá. Yo te invito.
c. ahorcado (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I need new shoes, but I'm flat broke right now.Necesito nuevos zapatos, pero estoy ahorcado ahorita.
d. tieso (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
You're going to end up flat broke if you keep investing in those risky stocks.Vas a terminar tieso si sigues invirtiendo en valores de tanto riesgo.
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