run short
The phrase "run short" is commonly used to describe a situation where there is not enough of something, often highlighting a dwindling supply.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)To have an insufficient amount of something.
Example
- We're running short of milk; can you buy some more?
- As the project continued, they began to run short of resources.
B1General
(informal)To be close to using up a supply.
Example
- The store is running short on paper towels.
- With winter approaching, we are running short of firewood.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run short":
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