How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
caught short — phrasal 1. : taken unawares : found ill prepared, inadequately equipped, or poorly supplied he was caught short by the blunt question 2. : inopportunely seized with a need to relieve oneself * * * caught short (informal) Having a sudden,… … Useful english dictionary
caught short — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. * /Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early./ * /The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip./ … Dictionary of American idioms
caught short — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. * /Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early./ * /The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip./ … Dictionary of American idioms
caught\ short — adj. phr. informal Not having enough of something when you need it. Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early. The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip … Словарь американских идиом
caught short — not prepared for something. Airlines were caught short of fuel because of the oil workers strike. Usage notes: often used when someone does not have enough money: The cash machines aren t working and I m really caught short … New idioms dictionary
caught short — not having enough of something when you need it (usually money) I was caught short last week and couldn t pay the weekly food bill … Idioms and examples
caught short — Caught at a disadvantage … A concise dictionary of English slang
caught short — Synonyms and related words: ad lib, astonished, caught napping, caught off balance, extemporaneous, extemporized, haphazard, hasty, impromptu, improvised, makeshift, precipitate, rough and ready, snap, struck with surprise, surprised, taken aback … Moby Thesaurus
be caught short — informal phrase british to feel an urgent need to go to the toilet Thesaurus: going to the toilethyponym Main entry: short * * * I see short … Useful english dictionary
be caught short — 1. 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. to suddenly find you are not prepared for a situation, especially to be without money when you … New idioms dictionary
