working for chickenfeed

working for peanuts: idioms to talk about low pay and lack of money

Expressions for low pay: A measly pay A meager salary A paltry wage Working for peanuts Working for chicken feed Idioms for not having enough money: Be short of I was short of money, so I had to borrow some from George.  Strapped for cash He sold the painting at an auction when he was strapped for … Continue reading →