Fall Short Of (Verb)
Meaning
Fail to satisfy, as of expectations, for example.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new hotel's amenities fell short of our expectations after reading the excellent reviews online.
- Her explanation fell short of convincing anyone in the room about her sudden change of heart.
- The restaurant's service fell short of the fine dining experience they promised in their advertisements.
- The movie's storyline fell short of being a compelling one due to poor screenplay and lackluster characters.
- The politician's promise of lower taxes fell short of becoming a reality after the new government took office.