to catch somebody short

Визначення та значення слова « catch somebody short» англійською мовою

to catch somebody short
01

to surprise or inconvenience someone unexpectedly, typically by catching them unprepared or unaware

example
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The sudden increase in the price of raw materials caught the small business owners short, impacting their profit margins.
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