fall short of (Meaning)

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fall short of (v)

fail to satisfy, as of expectations, for example

fall short of Sentence Examples

  1. The new product fell short of expectations and failed to impress consumers.
  2. Despite his best efforts, the athlete fell short of winning the championship.
  3. The movie's plot fell short of captivating the audience, leading to disappointing reviews.
  4. The company's financial performance fell short of its projections, resulting in a loss.
  5. The student's grades fell short of the required standards, prompting the need for extra classes.
  6. The team's overall performance fell short of securing a spot in the playoffs.
  7. The fashion designer's latest collection fell short of capturing the attention of critics.
  8. The speaker's presentation fell short of engaging the audience, leading to a lack of interest.
  9. The proposed solution fell short of addressing the root cause of the problem, necessitating further analysis.
  10. The candidate's answers during the interview fell short of demonstrating the necessary skills for the job.

FAQs About the word fall short of

fail to satisfy, as of expectations, for example

fail (at),miss,lose

realize, log, hit, get, obtain, attain, gain, make, chalk up, gain

The new product fell short of expectations and failed to impress consumers.

Despite his best efforts, the athlete fell short of winning the championship.

The movie's plot fell short of captivating the audience, leading to disappointing reviews.

The company's financial performance fell short of its projections, resulting in a loss.