I'm a little short with cash these days. vs I'm a little short on cash these days.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the idea that someone doesn't have much money at the moment.

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I'm a little short with cash these days.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a lack of money.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone doesn't have much money available at the moment.

Examples:

I'm a little short with cash these days, so I can't go out for dinner.
She's been a little short with cash these days, so she's cutting back on expenses.

Alternatives:

I'm a little short on cash these days.
I'm a bit low on cash these days.
I'm running low on cash these days.
I don't have much cash these days.
I'm a little tight on cash these days.

I'm a little short on cash these days.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a lack of money.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone doesn't have much money available at the moment.

Examples:

I'm a little short on cash these days, so I need to be careful with my spending.
He's feeling a little short on cash these days, so he's looking for extra work.

Show examples from the web [+]

'Cause I'm a little short on cash.
This is embarrassing, but I'm a little short on cash.
I was a little short on cash, so I sold my place.
It's a pleasure meeting you, Jerry. Jerry. I'm a little short on cash... but if you don't mind just appetizers...
I'm a little short of cash right now, okay?
What, you a little short on cash?
I mean, we're a little short of cash.
"I'M A LITTLE SHORT OF CASH."
I'm just a little short on rent.
I'm a little short on theories these days.
Sorry. I'm a little short on time.
VERONICA: You'll have to excuse me if I'm a little short on trust at the moment.
I'm a little short on time, so you'll have to imagine me saying "with all due respect" before most of this.
I'm a little short on currency at the moment.
Sorry, we're a little short on miracles today.
You're a little short on this month's cut.
Unfortunately, the data stream provided by your friend was a little short on information.
But she's a little short on medical insurance.
Came up a little short on a project.
We're still a little short on odd.

Alternatives:

I'm a little short with cash these days.
I'm a bit low on cash these days.
I'm running low on cash these days.
I don't have much cash these days.
I'm a little tight on cash these days.

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I'm a little short with cash these days. vs I'm a little short on cash these days.