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The expression "stop short" means to suddenly stop doing something or saying something before you intended to. It can also mean to stop abruptly before you reach your intended destination. For example, if you were walking towards a door and suddenly stopped just before reaching it, you could say "I stopped short of the door." It's a phrase that can be used in many situations where you unexpectedly or purposely stop in the middle of an action.