| 词汇 | be caught short |
| 释义 | Idiom 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 need it. I'm caught short. Can you you lend me some money so I can pay for my lunch? be caught short1. slang To be unprepared for a certain situation, often one involving money. I was caught short at the restaurant, so I had to borrow money from my mom. 2. slang To become pregnant when one is not married. I think that Heather has missed so much school because she's caught short. 3. slang To have an urgent need to use the toilet. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I always use the toilet before a long drive, to avoid being caught short. be caught shortBRITISH, INFORMALIf you are caught short, you feel a sudden strong need to urinate, especially when you cannot easily find a toilet. He came out of the nearby bathroom; he had obviously been caught short yet again. be caught (or taken) short1 be put at a disadvantage. 2 urgently need to urinate or defecate. British informalbe caught/taken ˈshort(British English, informal) suddenly need to go to the toilet in a place where it is difficult to find one |
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