Meaning of the word "be short of" in English
What does "be short of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be short of
US /bi ʃɔrt əv/
UK /bi ʃɔːt əv/
Idiom
to not have enough of something
Example:
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We are short of staff this week, so everyone needs to work extra hours.
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I'm a little short of cash right now.