short measure

short measure

Less than the full extent of something. Thankfully, I only experienced her anger in short measure, even though I got here quite late.
See also: measure, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

full/short ˈmeasure

the whole of something or less of something than you expect or should have: We experienced the full measure of their hospitality. The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure.
See also: full, measure, short
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • full measure
  • full/short measure
  • measure (something) off
  • measure off
  • ravin down
  • in full measure
  • in great, large, etc. measure
  • in some measure
  • in a measure
  • some measure
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The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) lodged a 20,000-name petition at Downing Street last year, demanding an end to the short measures.
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The company pleaded guilty to six specimen offences of delivering short measure fuel and using unjust measuring equipment between October 2007 and July 2008, and was fined pounds 18,000 with pounds 6,500 costs.
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Tesco Stores Ltd pleaded guilty to six specimen offences of delivering short measure fuel and using unjust measuring equipment between October 2007 and July 2008, when more than 9.2m litres of fuel were sold.
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Forty-one minutes is short measure for a full-price classical CD.
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This bill is in no short measure thanks to your support--your contributions, your calls, your letters, and your commitment.
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Clark Police inspector Terry Ball said: "The result is in no short measure due to the proactivity and involvement of members of the public."
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HANCOCK (Mail, February 26) raised the subject of short measure in drinks dispensed in the city's pubs and bars.
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Durham County Council's Trading Standards officers have carried out spot checks on solid fuel traders and found some are giving customers short measure.
Fuel short measures
But thankfully there were happier times to come and that is due in no short measure to Sian's younger sister Elaine, who stepped in and gave them a new home.
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