He was two weeks 'shy of' his 19th birthday when he joined the army.
The ball stopped just a few inches 'shy of' the hole.
He's three credits 'shy of' his bachelor's degree.
(..) - Who told you? VINCENT: They. They talk a lot, don't they? They certainly do. They certainly do. Don't be shy, Vincent. What else did they say? Well, I'm not... I'm not shy. Um... MIA: Did it involve the "F" word? (..)1994 Pulp Fiction