hard up

hard up
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(lacking)
a. corto
The local hospital where we're going is hard up on medical supplies.El hospital local adonde vamos anda corto de suministros médicos.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(lacking money)
a. corto de dinero
I don't think I'm going to be able to go to the show. I'm pretty hard up right now.No creo que vaya a poder ir al concierto. Ando bastante corto de dinero de momento.
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