run short of — to use up almost all of something and not have enough
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use up almost all of something and not have enough
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌn ʃɔːrt ʌv/
Example Sentences
- The bakery ran short of donuts because everyone wanted them for the office meeting.
- I'm running short of excuses for being late to work every day.
- The company is running short of budget for this project.
run short of
VERB[/rʌn ʃɔːrt ʌv/]
to use up almost all of something and not have enough
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
Running short of drinks at the sport court!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rʌn ʃɔːrt ʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/rʌn ʃɔːt ɒv/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
shortcourtsport
short
court
sport
🔗Collocations
run short of time
run short of money
run short of supplies
run short of staff
run short of ideas
run short of breath
run short of patience
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The bakery ran short of donuts because everyone wanted them for the office meeting.”
😄 Fun example
“I'm running short of excuses for being late to work every day.”
“The company is running short of budget for this project.”
“We ran short of chairs for the meeting, so some people had to stand.”
“My phone is running short of battery during this important call.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
run low onrun out ofbe short oflackbe in short supply
Antonyms
have plenty ofbe abundant inhave enough
Related
shortagescarcitydepletioninsufficient
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