“In short supply”

Definition

Not enough available.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "In short supply".”

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What does "In short supply" mean?
"In short supply" means not enough available..
How do you use "In short supply" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "In short supply"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "In short supply"?
В дефиците. / Քիչ հասանելի կամ պակաս։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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