in difetto
Italian edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “in defect”.
Adverb edit
- (with di) lacking
- in difetto di altri argomenti, è ricorso alle minacce
- lacking other arguments, he found recourse in (making) threats
- too low; too short; off by (numerically)
- sei 3 chili in difetto
- you are 3 pounds too short