Meaning of the word "short on time" in English

What does "short on time" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

short on time

US /ʃɔrt ɑn taɪm/
UK /ʃɔːt ɒn taɪm/

Phrase

having very little time available

Example:
I'm really short on time, so can we make this quick?
We're short on time if we want to catch that train.