Speakur

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What does take someone up short mean?
To check someone or give them a curt answer.

How to pronounce take someone up short

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “take someone up short”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “take someone up short” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.