
Be caught short
Urgency
Expresses a sudden, urgent need related to bodily functions.
Long queues can be problematic if you're caught short.
Informal
Used mainly in informal situations among friends or family.
Let's take a break soon; someone might get caught short.
Embarrassment
Mentioning this phrase could imply or cause embarrassment, use with discretion.
Sorry for the interruption, I was caught short just now.
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