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
