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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Shortage

We have a shortage on water. Or

We have a shortage of water.

Can we ever say shortage on...something?
  

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My first reaction is: shortage of. Do you have an example you'd like explained?

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My first reaction is: shortage of.

Do you have an example you'd like explained?
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PreciousJonesCan we ever say shortage on...something?
It's not quite right. These two are my favorites.

We have a water shortage.
We are running short on water.

Nevertheless, 'shortage of' sounds OK as well, but 'shortage on' does not.

CJ
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