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.
(..) .. Sure couId use some cIothes here! .. WeII, weII. .. We got us a shy nig-- .. Pants! .. There was blood on the saddle .. (..)1999 Wild Wild West