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be caught short |
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be caught short 1. (British & Australian informal) to have a sudden urgent need to go to the toilet You should go to the toilet before you leave. You don't want to be caught short on the journey. 2. (American & Australian informal) to suddenly find you are not prepared for a situation, especially to be without money when you need it I'm caught short. Can you you lend me some money so I can pay for my lunch? How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[check] Several participants openly wondered whether the vegetable oil industry would be caught short of supply if the demand for oilseed stocks for biodiesel continued on its fast-track growth. Don't be caught short like Scott McBride Smith, with one too few ties that don't fully integrate the purple of the Young Keyboard Artists Association/Guiding, Identifying and Fostering Talent ribbon. Put one on top of a silo or bulk tank, and you'll never be caught short again. |
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