Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-have-a-bean
Idiomatic expression
/nɒt hæv ə biːn/
Definition
To not have any money or financial resources.
Examples
- After losing his job, he realized he did not have a bean to pay his bills.
- She always jokes that she’s living paycheck to paycheck and doesn’t have a bean to spare.
Meaning
This informal phrase suggests a lack of funds, indicating that someone is broke or unable to purchase anything due to financial constraints.
Synonyms
- penniless
- broke
- without a dime
- flat broke
