be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.

be pressed for money

To have a small or limited amount of money available. I'm kind of pressed for money right now, so can we go out to dinner next weekend instead?See also: money, press

be pressed for space

To have a small or limited amount of space available. I'd love to squeeze a few more chairs in here so you guys can sit down, but we're just too pressed for space.See also: press, space

be pressed for time

To have a small or limited amount of time available; to be in a hurry. I'm sorry, I can't chat for long. I need to go pick up the kids, and I'm a bit pressed for time. Don't plan an elaborate meal if you're pressed for time. We can just order a pizza instead.See also: press, time

be pushed for money

To have a small or limited amount of money available. I'm kind of pushed for money right now, so can we go out to dinner next weekend instead?See also: money, push

be pushed for space

To have a small or limited amount of space available. I'd love to squeeze a few more chairs in here so you guys can sit down, but we're just too pushed for space.See also: push, space

be pushed for time

To have a small or limited amount of time available; to be in a hurry. I'm sorry, I can't chat for long. I need to go pick up the kids, and I'm a bit pushed for time. Don't plan an elaborate meal if you're pushed for time. We can just order a pizza instead.See also: push, time

be pressed/pushed for ˈmoney, ˈspace, ˈtime, etc.

have very little money, time, etc: I’ll have to do those letters tomorrow — I’m a bit pressed for time this afternoon. ♢ I’m afraid we’re a bit pushed for space in this office.See also: press, push