Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases

Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases below in its proper form.
replete with   siand for   short of   exposure to   end up   cater for   a host of   take into account   at work   in contrast   a wide range of   with respeci to
As we are_________ hands, it is really hard for us to finish the work on time.
【正确答案】：short of