caught short

Adjective

Meaning

caught short (not comparable)

(euphemistic) Needing to use the toilet at a point where no toilet facilities are available.
Synonym: taken short

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Antonyms

armed aware waiting careful cautious observant
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Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

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