fall short

/fɔl ʃɔrt/
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Other forms: fell short; falls short; falling short; fallen short

Definitions of fall short
  1. verb
    fail to meet (expectations or standards)
    synonyms: come short
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    type of:
    disappoint, let down
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
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