How to Pronounce "stop short of doing"
expression
STOP SHORT uhv DOO-ing
stop-SHAWT ov DOO-ing
Definition
To decide not to do something completely, especially to almost do it but choose not to in the end. It often means you do everything up to a point but do not finish or cross a line.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑp/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
stˈɒp/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOP SHORT uhv DOO-ing
UK
stop-SHAWT ov DOO-ing
Listen in Context
He wanted to tell her the truth but stopped short of doing it.
The company criticized the policy but stopped short of doing anything about it.
She almost called the police but stopped short of doing it.
He spoke angrily and accused his friend, but he stopped short of doing anything truly hurtful.