Collocations of car poor

car poor
Frequency: 80 %

They were car poor, unable to afford a new vehicle.

car poor
Frequency: 60 %

Being car poor meant they had to rely on public transportation.

car poor
Frequency: 50 %

Living on a tight budget made them car poor.

car poor
Frequency: 40 %

Their financial situation left them car poor.

car poor
Frequency: 35 %

The struggling family found themselves car poor after unexpected expenses.

Idiomatic Expressions for car poor

  • Phrase: live car poor
    Meaning: to struggle financially due to the high costs associated with owning and maintaining a car
    Usage: After buying a new car, they found themselves living car poor and had to cut back on other expenses to make ends meet.