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Short of

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Définitions

1.PhraseExcept; but; without resorting to; up to the point of.
"He tried everything short of lending her the money himself.; Short of a miracle, nothing/little short of kneeling before your boss will do."
2.PhraseInsufficiently equipped with.
"He's a nice person, but a bit short of brains."
3.PhraseLess than.
"An Olympic athlete cannot perform at any level short of world-class."
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