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nothing short of
Idioms and Phrases
The equivalent of, the same as, as in His accusation is nothing short of slander . This term is slightly stronger than little short of , meaning “almost the same as,” as in Her claim is little short of stupid . The first term dates from about 1800, the second from about 1830. Also see short of .Example Sentences
Reports that the White House may propose nearly a 50% cut to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate are both mind-boggling and, if true, nothing short of disastrous.
“This act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive, has been nothing short of miraculous,” the family said in a statement Friday.
“This rollout has been nothing short of disastrous,” Julie Menin, a council member from the Upper East Side, said at a hearing this week.
Charlton was Parkinson's 181st league match in charge of Wrexham, and his record is nothing short of remarkable.
The family commended “this act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive,” calling it “nothing short of miraculous.”
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