nothing short of

phrase

Fully; completely.

“The fireworks were nothing short of spectacular.”

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Meanings

phrase
  1. idiomaticFully; completely.

    The fireworks were nothing short of spectacular.

    1 more example

    What she's asking is nothing short of blackmail.

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APA

nothing short of. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nothing%20short%20of

MLA

“nothing short of.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nothing short of,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nothing%20short%20of.

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