shortchange
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
1.
거스름돈을 덜 주다, 속이다
to give someone less than the correct amount of money when they are due to receive change
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The cashier accidentally shortchanged me by five dollars.
계산원이 실수로 나에게 5달러를 덜 거슬러 주었다.
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Make sure to count your change so you don't get shortchanged.
거스름돈을 덜 받지 않도록 거스름돈을 세어봐.
2.
제대로 주지 않다, 빼앗다
to treat someone unfairly by depriving them of something they deserve
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The company shortchanged its employees on benefits.
그 회사는 직원들에게 혜택을 제대로 주지 않았다.
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Don't let anyone shortchange you of your dreams.
누구도 당신의 꿈을 빼앗지 못하게 해.