An expression that means the approach of the end of a process or task; anticipating completion as the final steps are finished.
The city planner announced to the audience that the park upgrade project is coming down to the short strokes as the city will open the park this weekend.
Close to being home, mostly used in reference to being released from jail/prison soon.
Person 1: hey, whatever happened to your cousin Ron?
Person 2: oh he went to prison a few years back, but he’s “short to the house” now. He’s got like 2-3 months left before he gets out.
Robert : Dude I'm gonna go poke that bear.
(Bear Mauls Robert)
meanwhile at the Hospital
Axel : You were Riding the Short Bus to Narnia weren't you Robert.
Robert : *sighs* yeah
October 24 is the National beat a short person to death day. On the 24th of october you can legally beat a short person to death with no consequences. No weapons just your bare fists. Everyone under 5'4 (1.60) will be in great danger.
Judge: sir we have multiple witnesses that saw you murder that poor man.
Tall person: its october 24, AKA national beat a short person to death day.
Judge: oh ok lmao