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Meaning of take someone up short | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To check someone or give them a curt answer.

dated

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

take someone's arm take someone's breath away take someone's fancy take someone's head off take someone's life take someone's name in vain