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fall short
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb fall short has 1 sense
  1. fall short, come short - fail to meet (expectations or standards)
    --1 is one way to disappoint, let down
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Somebody ----s
    Something is ----ing PP
    Somebody ----s PP

Definitions from the Web

Fall Short

Definitions:

  1. Verb: To fail to reach a particular goal, standard, or expectation.
  2. Verb: To have an inadequate amount of something.
  3. Phrase: To fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes.
  4. Phrase: To stop abruptly or suddenly.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. Despite his efforts, John fell short of winning the race.
  • 2. The company's sales fell short of the projected targets for the quarter.
  • 3. The government's response to the crisis fell short of what the public demanded.
  • 4. The team fell short in the final minutes of the game, allowing their opponents to score.

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