be hard up, have no money

be penniless, have no money

be good-for-nothing, be of no use or worthless

be penniless, be poor, have no money

(a place) to be overcrowded or filled to capacity

be too busy or occupied in work, not having a moment's leisure

Be badly busy, be deadly busy.

be very busy, have one's hands full

not being grateful or thankful, not be greatful to anyone

regard as of no value or unworthy of notice

To be pinched for every cowrie, to be in great distress, to be reduced to a beggary.