fall short of something
fall short of (something)
To fail to meet or reach something, usually a goal, standard, or requirement. The phone falls quite short of the company's usual quality, feeling a bit cheap as a result. Unfortunately, your application fell short of the requirements for entry, so it has been denied. The company fell short of their quarterly targets for the third time in a row.
See also: fall, of, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
fall ˈshort of something
fail to reach the standard that you expected or need: Your performance at work has fallen short of what is required in this company.See also: fall, of, short, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- fall short
- fall short of
- fall short of (something)
- pass muster
- pass muster, to
- come up to standards
- stop at
- stop at (something)
- fall flat
- take a gamble