Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beg-for-money

Phrase

/bɛɡ fɔr ˈmʌni/

Definition

To ask someone earnestly or humbly for money, often due to need or hardship.

Examples

After losing his job, he had no choice but to beg-for-money on the streets.
She felt embarrassed to beg-for-money, but her rent was due and she had no other options.
The charity event aimed to help those who were forced to beg-for-money due to economic hardships.

Meaning

The term ‘beg-for-money’ typically implies a desperate situation where an individual seeks financial assistance from others, usually in a public space or through direct communication.