be short of (something)

be short of (something)

To be near the end of a supply of something. We're short of paper towels right now, so use them judiciously.
See also: of, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be/run short of something

not have enough of something; only have a small amount of something left: We’re running short of butter. Can you get some more today? I’m a bit short of money at the moment. OPPOSITE: be well off for something
See also: of, run, short, something
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See also:
  • be/run short of something
  • for short
  • short of
  • short of (something)
  • short of something/of doing something
  • in the short haul
  • over the short haul
  • over the short term
  • come short of
  • come short of (something)