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short fuse
easily angered or irritated
short hairs
Vulnerable or sensitive situation.
short leash
Limited freedom or control over someone.
short of
except for; lacking
short of a length
Not quite reaching the desired distance.
short on looks
not very attractive or appealing.
short strokes
Quick, simple actions or decisions.
short temper
quickly becomes angry
shortage
a lack of something needed.
shortcoming
A flaw or deficiency in something.
shortcut
A quicker way to reach a destination.
shorten
To make something smaller or less in length.
shortfall
A deficiency or lack of something needed.
shorthand
A quick way of writing using symbols.
shortlist
A selected group of candidates for consideration.
shortly
in a short time; soon.
shortness
The state of being short in length or duration.
shortsighted
Unable to see far clearly; lacking foresight.
shortstop
A player in baseball positioned between second and third base.
shorty
A term for someone small or younger.
shot
an injection of a vaccine or drug
shot across the bow
Warning signal to avoid conflict.
shot heard 'round the world
an event that has global significance
shot heard round the world
A significant event that sparks widespread change.