Flat broke

adjective

Having no money at all.

After losing his job, he ended up flat broke.
Visual representation of "flat broke" - Having no money at all

Often appears as...

  • end up flat broke
  • go flat broke

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

adjective

Having no money at all.

After losing his job, he ended up flat broke.
Visual representation of "flat broke" - Having no money at all

Often appears as...

  • end up flat broke
  • go flat broke

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

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Visual representation of "flat broke"
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Complete Lack

Emphasizes having absolutely no money, even for basic needs.

Illustration for Complete Lack
After the trip, I was flat broke and couldn't even afford a bus ticket home.
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Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends or family, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Can't join you for dinner tonight, I'm flat broke until payday.
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Temporary State

Often used to describe a temporary financial situation, not permanent poverty.

Illustration for Temporary State
Spent all my savings on repairs; I'm flat broke this month.
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Complete Lack

Emphasizes having absolutely no money, even for basic needs.

Illustration for Complete Lack
After the trip, I was flat broke and couldn't even afford a bus ticket home.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends or family, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Can't join you for dinner tonight, I'm flat broke until payday.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Often used to describe a temporary financial situation, not permanent poverty.

Illustration for Temporary State
Spent all my savings on repairs; I'm flat broke this month.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Complete Lack

Emphasizes having absolutely no money, even for basic needs.

Illustration for Complete Lack
After the trip, I was flat broke and couldn't even afford a bus ticket home.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends or family, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Can't join you for dinner tonight, I'm flat broke until payday.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Often used to describe a temporary financial situation, not permanent poverty.

Illustration for Temporary State
Spent all my savings on repairs; I'm flat broke this month.
Visual representation of the word "Flat broke"

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