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Be caught short

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Urgency

Expresses a sudden, urgent need related to bodily functions.

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Long queues can be problematic if you're caught short.
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Informal

Used mainly in informal situations among friends or family.

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Let's take a break soon; someone might get caught short.
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Embarrassment

Mentioning this phrase could imply or cause embarrassment, use with discretion.

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Sorry for the interruption, I was caught short just now.
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