The cupboard is bare In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the cupboard is bare", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2020-12-23 05:12

Meaning of The cupboard is bare

Synonyms:

in the poorhouse , live in the poorhouse

The cupboard is bare British clause

Its literal meaning is no or very little food available.

I'm too hungry because the cupboard is bare in the house.

Its figurative meaning is no or litlle money.

Because the cupboard is bare, the employees have been told not to assume a salary increase.

Other phrases about:

crumb bum

1.Someone viewed with contempt

2. Very bad

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

Origin of The cupboard is bare

This expression 'The cupboard is bare' came from "Old Mother Hubbard" which is a nursery rhyme in the English language. The first given an extended printing in 1805, although it disputes the exact origin of the rhyme. 

 

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