shy of  something
shy
ʃaɪ
shai
of
ʌv
av
something
ɛsti:eɪʧ
estieich

Definition & Meaning of "shy of something "in English

shy of something
01

lacking a particular amount compared to something 

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Examples
Jessica died Monday. She was one week shy of her 13th birthday. 
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