Foreign Phrase: Estoy más tieso que la mojama

This Castilian Spanish phrase is an idiomatic way to say that you don’t have any money. Literally, it means “I’m tighter than the mojama”.

“Mojama” is salt-cured tuna and is a delicacy in Spain (often found in Madrid) that can be found in local supermarkets. When served, its very dry and “tight”- hence the phrase. When money is tight, you’re tighter than the mojama!

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