draw against (an amount of money)
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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.
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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.
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