| 词汇 | caught short |
| 释义 | Idiom caught short Theme: MONEY to be without something you need, especially money.I needed eggs for my cake, but I was caught short.Bob had to borrow money from John to pay for the meal. Bob is caught short quite often. Idiom 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. caught short adjective 1 unprepared, especially with regards to bodily functions AUSTRALIA, 1964. 2 embarrassed by an untimely lack of whatever is required UK, 1984 caught short1. slang 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 Pregnant when one is not married. I think that Heather has missed so much school because she's caught short. 3. slang Having an urgent need to use the toilet. I always go to the bathroom before a long drive, to avoid being caught short. caught short1. left without any money temporarily. I'm caught a little short. Can I borrow a few bucks? 2. pregnant and unmarried. Both of Jane's sisters got caught short before they graduated high school. caught shortFound to be lacking something one needs, especially money, as in Can you pay the check? I seem to be caught short. This idiom uses short in the sense of "lacking money," a usage dating from the early 1500s. |
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