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fall short of
Idioms and Phrases
Prove inadequate or insufficient. For example, His skills fell short of the required standard . [Late 1500s]Example Sentences
Israel said it intercepted one rocket, while the other fell short of the border.
Further birdies on 15 and 16 secured the former world number one's position as the first-round leader for a record fifth time - but he fell short of creating further history.
The proposal falls short of the compulsory identity cards Sir Tony brought in when he was prime minister.
Sale Sharks produced a spirited display but fell short of a famous European win as defending champions Toulouse won an Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie that was delayed in bizarre circumstances.
But charity The Fostering Network warns government action falls short of what is needed to recruit and retain dedicated carers.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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