broke meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "broke" idiom?

Answer 1

I have broke today

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Being broke means that you can not buy that new pair of shoes.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

This idiom is often used in the form:

"to be flat broke"

 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

Ned and his poker buddies are playing their usual Friday night poker game at Ned's house ...

Buddy:  "The bet's to you, Ned."
Ned:       "Ya, I'm thinking about it."
Buddy:  "Well, put your money on the table or fold."
Ned:       "The problem is that I've run out of money.  I'm broke.  I guess I'll have to fold."

Because Ned has no money, he must fold his cards and stop playing.

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

Bruce and Victor are talking about the next improvement they want to make to their race car.  The two young men have been working on their car for over a year ...

Bruce:   "The car needs a new muffler."
Victor:  "Yes, the old one is full of holes."
Bruce:   "Do you want to go to the parts store and buy one after school?"
Victor:  "That would be good but I have no money."
Bruce:   "Me neither.  I'm flat broke."

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"to be broke"

to have no money
 

Synonyms:
bankrupt, beggared, bust, cleaned out, destitute, dirt poor, flat broke, impoverished, in Chapter 11, in debt, indebted, indigent, insolvent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, ruined, stone broke, strapped, tapped out
 
 
This valet has no money in his pockets therefore he is broke - - - - -

Answer 7

flat broke = definitely no money