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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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How would you interpret this sentence?
The referee considers a player short.
Does it mean,
1. The referee considers a player is short in height? (physical appearance)
or
2. The referee considers a player is short in quantity? (not enough)
second interpretation is from 'food is short'.
Those two interpretations are possible you think?
Top answer
As a native English speaker and a referee, I’ve never heard anyone use “short” in this specific context, though “the player comes up short” may be used. I think many English speakers would misinterpret this sentence to mean physically short. ” instead.
- As a native English speaker and a referee, I’ve never heard anyone use “short” in this specific context, though “the player comes up short” may be used.
- I think many English speakers would misinterpret this sentence to mean physically short.
- ” instead.
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As a native English speaker and a referee, I’ve never heard anyone use “short” in this specific context, though “the player comes up short” may be used. I think many English speakers would misinterpret this sentence to mean physically short. I would suggest using the sentence “The referee considers the player inadequate.” instead.
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