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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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tight on staffing
We're tight on staffing.
What's the meaning of tight on staffing? Could you help me picture how the word tight fits in staffing. I can't imagine how they fit together.
Thanks.
What's the meaning of tight on staffing? Could you help me picture how the word tight fits in staffing. I can't imagine how they fit together.
Thanks.
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they may have not enough workers
- they may have not enough workers
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I see two possible meanings here.
1. As MH said - they may not have enough members of staff.
Thing's are a bit tight financially, at the moment - I only just about have enough money for my needs at the moment.
2. Tight can be used in the sense of strict control.
We're tight on staffing at the moment - we are watching very closely to make sure that everything
1. As MH said - they may not have enough members of staff.
Thing's are a bit tight financially, at the moment - I only just about have enough money for my needs at the moment.
2. Tight can be used in the sense of strict control.
We're tight on staffing at the moment - we are watching very closely to make sure that everything
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