Phrase
1 Story
Coming up short
📖 Meaning
Not having enough of something.
👨👩👧 If Your Child Asks
If your child asks about Coming up short, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Coming up short in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.
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What does "Coming up short" mean?
Not having enough of something. If your child asks about Coming up short, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Coming up short in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.
📚 Stories featuring "Coming up short"
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