Cherie Lunghi

There's something about 'Strictly Come Dancing.' Everywhere I go, people wish me good luck; cabbies toot their horns. It's lovely. I have a theory: in straitened times, there's nothing like a bit of unapologetic escapism.

English Actress

Neel Mukherjee

I grew up in financially straitened circumstances and meat, which was expensive, was a rare thing at mealtimes. We ate meat about once a month, if that.

Indian Writer

Shows financial difficulties. Usually involves a notable decrease in available money.

Financial Hardship

'Straitened' implies discomfort but not extreme poverty; there is still some means to live.

Not Poverty

Often suggests a temporary or recent change in financial status, not a permanent state.

Temporary Situation

Indicates literal limited space or movement in a physical environment.

Physical Limitation

Can refer to any situation or context that is limited, not just physical spaces.