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shy of something
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lacking a particular amount compared to something
Example
They scored just shy of 100 goals last year.
The student 's excellent performance on the exam earned her a B plus, just shy of an A.
The Democrats are three votes shy of a majority.
Example
They scored just shy of 100 goals last year.
The student's excellent performance on the exam earned her a B plus, just shy of an A.
The Democrats are three votes shy of a majority.
Her attempt to climb the mountain ended just shy of the summit.
She was one week shy of her 13th birthday.
