Adjective
caught short (not comparable)
(euphemistic) Needing to use the toilet at a point where no toilet facilities are available.
Synonym: taken short
Critics repeated anecdotes about medicines not being delivered or businesses being caught short by interruptions in service. Source: Internet
Portadown striker Adam Salley gets caught short in the Championship leaders' win over Queen's University on Saturday, although strike partner Chris Lavery spares his blushes. Source: Internet
More poor calling saw the fifth wicket fall, as Jonathan Carter set off, was sent back by Kyle Mayers and was caught short of his ground by yards. Source: Internet