be/run 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. Is it just me, or is everyone in the airport very short of patience right now? We're short of ketchup, so don't use it all—I still need some.

See also: of, short

run short of (something)

To near the end of a supply of something. We're running short of paper towels right now, so use them judiciously.

See also: of, run, short

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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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