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We were hungry, but we didn’t have enough money for dinner.
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We were hungry, but we didn’t have enough money for dinner.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you're hungry but short on cash, try packing a lunch.
Describing Habits
We often faced this dilemma; hungry but lacking funds for a proper meal.
Asking About Others
Have you ever been in a situation where you were hungry but couldn't afford food?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we had more money, we wouldn't have gone to bed hungry.
Rephrased versions
Formal
We experienced hunger, but our financial resources were insufficient for a dinner purchase.
Casual
We were starving, but we were broke.
Simpler English
We were hungry and didn't have money for dinner.
Phrases to learn
hungry
Experiencing a strong feeling of needing food.
didn't have enough money
Lacked sufficient funds.