fall short of

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Verb fall short of has 1 sense

fall short of - fail to satisfy, as of expectations, for example
Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

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Fall Short Of

Description:

"Fall short of" is a phrasal verb that means to not reach the expected or desired level, goal, or standard. It implies a failure or a lack of success in achieving something.

Example Sentences:

Despite his best efforts, John fell short of winning the race.
The company's annual revenue fell short of expectations.
She was disappointed to fall short of passing the final exam.
The performance of the team falls short of what was anticipated.
If you don't put in the necessary effort, you will always fall short of your potential.

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