Come Short (Verb)
Meaning
Fail to meet (expectations or standards).
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The new policy has come short of addressing the major concerns of the community.
- Her lack of preparation had caused her to come short of the expectations of the judges.
- The company's quarterly profits came short of the projected target, forcing them to reconsider their strategy.
- After months of training, he came short of securing a spot on the Olympic team.
- Their efforts to solve the environmental crisis have come short, leading to further activism from the public.