pull up short (Meaning)
Wordnet
pull up short (v)
stop abruptly
Synonyms & Antonyms of pull up short
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pull up short Sentence Examples
- The horse pulled up short when it sensed danger ahead, refusing to move forward.
- The car pulled up short at the intersection to let the pedestrians cross the street.
- The speaker pulled up short in the middle of his speech, struggling to find the right words.
- She pulled up short when she realized she had forgotten her wallet at home.
- The runner pulled up short as he approached the finish line, clutching his injured ankle.
- The project team pulled up short when they encountered unexpected obstacles in the development process.
- He pulled up short in the middle of the road when he saw a deer darting across.
- The conversation pulled up short when an awkward silence fell over the room.
- The ship pulled up short of its destination due to adverse weather conditions.
- The musician pulled up short during the performance, forgetting the lyrics to the song.
FAQs About the word pull up short
stop abruptly
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The horse pulled up short when it sensed danger ahead, refusing to move forward.
The car pulled up short at the intersection to let the pedestrians cross the street.
The speaker pulled up short in the middle of his speech, struggling to find the right words.
She pulled up short when she realized she had forgotten her wallet at home.
