fall short of

Idioms  

1. Prove inadequate or insufficient. For example, His skills fell short of the required standard. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Did Tesla’s sales performance meet, exceed, or fall short of your expectations?

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if the Realtor group’s call for a 14% increase in sales comes to pass, it will still fall short of a more normal rate for home sales, Yun previously said.

From Barron's

Even if the Realtor group’s call for a 14% increase in sales comes to pass, it will still fall short of a more normal rate for home sales, Yun previously said.

From Barron's

Even if the index falls short of that milestone, a third straight year of double-digit returns would still make for a remarkable accomplishment.

From MarketWatch

But he still fell short of a majority in either chamber, leaving him dependent on opposition lawmakers and provincial governors to pass his bills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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