STUMPERS CLXXXII

Can you think of three different phrases to answer the clues below so that the answer phrases are related? The blanks indicate the number of letters in each answer.

1. Busy - _ _ _ _   _ _
2. Short on money _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  for  _ _ _ _
3. Resolute _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Answers:

1. TIED UP
2. STRAPPED FOR CASH
3. BOUND AND DETERMINED 

Credit:
NY Times Crossword
May 8, 2000
Ed Early