flat broke
Example Sentences
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Elisha might have been a celebrity to the rest of the world, but—his family reminded him—he was also flat broke.
From Literature
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I knew if I bought the mug I’d be flat broke but that didn’t make any difference.
From Literature
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The woman making the request, Suerkis Polanco, explained that her family was flat broke and facing eviction from their “chete” in early January.
From Seattle Times
When he was first elected in 1979, he was flat broke.
From Salon
Although Haupt was a dapper dresser, he was a big spender and flat broke.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.