nothing short of

: not any thing : no thing

: no part

: one of no interest, value, or consequence

: not at all : in no degree

: something that does not exist

: the absence of all magnitude or quantity

: nothingness, nonexistence

: of no account : worthless

: having little length

: not tall or high : low

: not extended in time : brief

: in a curt manner

: for or during a brief time

: at a disadvantage : unawares

: the sum and substance : upshot

: a short syllable

: a short sound or signal

: short-circuit

: shortchange, cheat

: to sell (a security) short in expectation of a fall in prices