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to not have a bean
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to not have any money
Dialect
British
British![to {not} [have] a bean definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41784/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a bean definition and meaning")
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "not have a bean" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "not have a bean" is unclear, but it likely originated in the early 20th century. It is used to describe someone who is completely without money or financial resources.
Examples
By the end of the trip, I did not have a bean left.
