How is the phrase быть в дефиците translated from Russian to English

English translation
Be short of
phrase

Не хватает чего-то необходимого.

To not have enough of something needed.

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  • У нас не хватает кофе для встречи. — We are short of coffee for the meeting.

  • У нас не хватает времени, чтобы закончить этот отчет? — Are we short of time to finish this report?

  • Пожалуйста, дайте мне знать, если у вас не хватает запасов. — Please let me know if you are short of supplies.

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