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Definition go short (of something) in British English

go short (of something) phrase

phrase
1

to have less than you need of something such as food, clothing, or shelter

Example

As long as I have a job my children will never go short.

Example

They were very poor and often went short of food.

Synonyms and related words
inadequate insufficient scant
Definition go short (of something) in British English