Meaning of the word "Fall short" in English
What does "Fall short" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Fall short
US /fɔl ʃɔrt/
UK /fɔːl ʃɔːt/
Idiom
to fail to reach an amount or standard that was expected or hoped for, or to fail to be good enough
Example:
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The team's performance fell short of expectations.
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His efforts always fall short of perfection.