Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be short on something

idiom
/bi ʃɔrt ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To have less of something than is needed or expected.
Examples
  • The team is short on creativity for their new marketing campaign.
  • We are short on time, so let’s make this meeting quick.
  • She’s short on patience when dealing with difficult customers.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a lack of a certain item, resource, or quality.
Synonyms
  • lack
  • insufficient
  • deficient