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I'm broke vs I'm broken

The phrases 'I'm broke' and 'I'm broken' have different meanings and are not interchangeable. 'I'm broke' means to have no money, while 'I'm broken' means to be physically or emotionally damaged. Therefore, they are not comparable as they convey different ideas.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 3966 views

I'm broke

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a lack of money.

This phrase is used to inform others that you have no money or financial resources available.

Examples:

  • I can't go out for dinner tonight, I'm broke.
  • I need to wait until payday, I'm broke right now.
  • When I'm broke, he trusts me.
  • I'm broke because I got legal problems.
  • You crazy? I'm broke.
  • You guys know I'm broke.
  • I feel better when I'm broke.
  • I need a massage, but I'm broke.
  • I'm broke as a joke.
  • I'm broke and living off Naomi.
  • I have to steal gas cause I'm broke.
  • I told you I'm broke.
  • When I'm broke Margo forgets my share of the rent money.
  • Lucky for you, I'm broke.
  • Anyway, now I'm broke.
  • Sorry, but I'm broke.
  • Meanwhile, I'm broke and alone.
  • I'm broke, and there's no organization left.
  • Next thing I know, I'm broke.
  • I'll pay you later. I'm broke.
  • I'm broke, I owe you then.
  • I told you, I'm broke till Monday, man.

Alternatives:

  • I have no money
  • I'm out of cash
  • I'm penniless
  • I'm strapped for cash
  • I'm skint

I'm broken

This phrase is correct and used to indicate being physically or emotionally damaged.

This phrase is used to convey that someone or something is damaged, either physically or emotionally.

Examples:

  • After the accident, he was broken and needed time to heal.
  • She felt broken after the breakup.
  • I told you I'm broken.
  • I told you I'm broken. will you be by my side until then?
  • I'm broken like you said I was.
  • I've got almost 40, I'm broken.
  • I can't move, because I'm broken.
  • I'm broken, alone, and afraid
  • No, trust me, I'm broken. No.
  • I'm broken, Barry.
  • I'm broken, dude.
  • I'm broken, Tosh!
  • I'm broken, Tosh!
  • I cannot be controlled because I'm broken.
  • So then I'm broken, like the planter, - which I planned on fixing, by the way.
  • That because of you, I'm broken.
  • Maybe I'm broken that way.
  • I think I'm broken too.
  • That's great. I'm broken, too.
  • So you think I'm broken?
  • Your Excellency I'm broken hearted.
  • Sophie... if your mummy says I'm broken, then I must be.

Alternatives:

  • I'm damaged
  • I'm hurt
  • I'm in pieces
  • I'm shattered
  • I'm in pain

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