be hard up
一贫如洗
A：Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job?
A: 山姆，我们已经穷得揭不开锅了，你什么时候才能找到工作?
B: I'm looking for it. but you see, the market is hard up for jobs, too.
B：我正在找啊，可是你瞧，根本就没有哪里要人。
A: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all.
A：你这个骗子，我看见你又进酒馆了，你根本就不想工作。