In Short Supply: Meaning and Examples

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This Week's Phrase:

IN SHORT SUPPLY

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if something is in short supply then there is not enough of it available

Skilled engineers are in short supply these days.

Since the pandemic, some raw materials have been in short supply.

Patience seems to be in short supply during high-pressure meetings.

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What’s something that’s in short supply in your workplace these days?

In my office, free time is in short supply. We have many deadlines and not enough people, so we are always busy. (Elena, B1 English learner)