Meaning of 'Short-change'
What does the saying 'Short-change' mean?
Idiom: Short-change
Meaning:
If you are short-changed, someone cheats you of money or doesn't give you full value for something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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