in short supply
when there is little of something available

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

in short supply
not readily available.
Money is in short supply until I get paid.

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in short supply
not enough, in less than the amount or number needed
Chairs were in short supply so some of the guests had to sit on the floor.

Experienced computer programmers are in short supply in our company.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

in short supply
adj. phr. Not enough; in too small a quantity or amount; in less than the amount or number needed.
The cookies are in short supply, so don't eat them all up.
We have five people and only four beds, so the beds are in short supply.

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