extremely poor, lacking the means to provide for oneself "After the fire, the family was left _____ ."
destitude
short of money (informal) "I’m a bit ____ this month, can’t go out much."
hard up
lacking money (informal) "He’s always _____ cash right before payday."
strapped for (cash/money)
with a very small amount of money "They travelled around Europe ______."
on a shoestring
to reluctantly spend money (informal) "I had to _____ $200 for car repairs."
fork out
used to say what most people think is likely to happen (often in betting or investments) "_____ is on her winning the election."
the smart money
earning a lot of money (informal) "That influencer is ______ from brand deals."
raking in the money
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to others "His decision to donate a kidney was purely _____. "
altruistic
showing sympathy and concern for others "The doctor was very _____ toward his patients."
compassionate
exposed to the possibility of being harmed "Elderly people are especially _____ in extreme heat."
vulnerable
(contextual) to improve or recover "The economy is starting to ____ after the crisis." (Note: this phrasal verb has MANY meanings depending on context!)
pick up
