Cách sử dụng
The expression "be caught short" means to be in a situation where you suddenly and urgently need to do something but you are not prepared or do not have the necessary resources to do it. For example, if you are out shopping and suddenly realize you need to use the bathroom, but there is no bathroom nearby, you might say "I was caught short." In general, the expression is used when you are suddenly faced with a problem or need, but you don't have a way to solve it because you were not prepared.