Como Pronunciar "caught short"
expression
KAWT SHORT
KAWT SHORT
Definição
If someone is "caught short," they are surprised by an unexpected need, often urgently needing the bathroom or being unprepared for a situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈʃɔɹt
Inglês Britânico
kˈɔːt/ /ʃˈɔːt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KAWT SHORT
UK
KAWT SHORT
Ouça em Contexto
I was caught short on the way home and had to find a bathroom quickly.
He was caught short without enough money to pay for lunch.
We were caught short when the meeting started earlier than planned.
Sorry, I need to go—I've been caught short!