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ESLPod_0774_WE_1223 Describing Height and Build In this podcast, the word "short" means not very tall, with below-average height: "Reva's parents are short, so she'll probably be short, too, when she grows up." The phrase "to be short [of (something)]" can mean to not have enough of something, especially when talking about money: "I'm a little short of money. Could you please loan me $20?" The phrase "to be short on (something)" means to not have as much of something as one should: "The waiters served good food, but they were short on service." The phrase "to become short of breath" means to not be able to breathe easily: "At high altitudes, people experience shortness of breath more quickly than usual." Finally, the phrase "to be short with (someone)" means to be rude and unfriendly: "Why was the cashier so short with you?"

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ESLPod 774 short About You | Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0774_WE_1223
Episode Id	ESLPod 774
Episode Title	Describing Height and Build
Phrase	short
Text	In this podcast, the word "short" means not very tall, with below-average height: "Reva's parents are short, so she'll probably be short, too, when she grows up." The phrase "to be short [of (something)]" can mean to not have enough of something, especially when talking about money: "I'm a little short of money. Could you please loan me $20?" The phrase "to be short on (something)" means to not have as much of something as one should: "The waiters served good food, but they were short on service." The phrase "to become short of breath" means to not be able to breathe easily: "At high altitudes, people experience shortness of breath more quickly than usual." Finally, the phrase "to be short with (someone)" means to be rude and unfriendly: "Why was the cashier so short with you?"
Topics	About You \| Relationships + Family

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