hard up -------- 手头紧（非正式）
英文释义
(INFORMAL) In need; without enough money.
例句
My brother is paid at the start of every month, but spends his money quickly, and is often hard up by the end of the month.
我兄弟每月初领钱，但是他花得很快，到了月底经常手头紧。
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