A1 Idiom Informal

To be broke.

Have no money.

Meaning

To have no money at all.

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Cultural Background

Americans often use 'broke' to bond over shared financial struggles. In the UK, people might also say 'skint' instead of 'broke'.

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Use it with 'I'm'

Always use 'I am' or 'I'm' before broke.

Meaning

To have no money at all.

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Use it with 'I'm'

Always use 'I am' or 'I'm' before broke.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct word.

I can't buy this phone, I am ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: broke

Broke is the correct adjective for having no money.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct word. Choose A1

I can't buy this phone, I am ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: broke

Broke is the correct adjective for having no money.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, that means you are damaged. Say 'I am broke'.

Related Phrases

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Flat broke

similar

Completely out of money

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