Caught Short
Conversation
Layne : At the end of the week, I'm always caught short.
Kurt: That's because money burns a hole in your pocket. I don't feel sorry for you.
Layne How can I tighten my belt?
Kurt : You're going to have to do without in order to get along.
Layne I know. I'll try brown bagging it. Within a short time I'll be in the chips again.
Vocabulary :
caught short : having an insufficient supply { especially money ) when needed
burn a hole in one' pocket : to be spent quickly
feel sorry for : pity
tighten one's belt : economize, spend and use less
do without : live without something
get along : manage
brown bag : bring one's lunch from home
in the chips : having plenty of money
Comments
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This is me most of the time...short on dough! Wonderful and informative blog! :)