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Using shy or short to indicate shortage

English Language & Usage Asked on February 20, 2021

I am hoping to gain a better understanding of how the words "shy" and "short" are used to indicate a shortage.

  1. The order will be shy/short of 10 cases.

  2. The order will be 10 cases shy/short.

  3. We shorted the customer 10 cases.

  4. We shorted the customer by 10 cases.

If someone could help critique the sentences above, that would be great.

Thanks in advance!

One Answer

The order will be shy/short of 10 cases Either one works but you'll need to add "just" in front of both..IF you're going to keep "of" Otherwise, ..be shy/short 10 cases.

The order will be 10 cases shy/short Short. Never shy

We shorted the customer 10 cases Correct

We shorted the customer by 10 cases. Correct

Answered by HKPhuette on February 20, 2021

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