draw against an amount of money

draw against (an amount of money)

To withdraw an amount of money that one is expecting but has not yet received. I know we don't get paid until next week, but my car broke down today, so I need to draw against my paycheck. I know you really want these new speakers, but I wouldn't draw against your pay—that's a dangerous cycle to get into. Why would you draw against your paycheck when your boss is so unreliable?

See also: amount, draw, of

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draw against an amount of money

to withdraw money from something in advance. I can draw against my allowance—at least a small amount. You cannot draw against your salary.

See also: amount, an, draw, money, of

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