fall short

phrase

1

: to be deficient

The expedition's supplies began to fall short.

2

: to fail to attain something (such as a goal or target)

The results fell short of expectations.

Examples of fall short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Results throughout the Olympic cycle had fallen short of expectations. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Inclusiveness isn't the only area where the Volunteer State falls short. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Local media footage showed people trapped on the roof of the five-floor building, enveloped in thick black smoke, while the spray from fire truck hoses fell short of flames showing through windows on its upper floors. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

But if winter deliveries fall short and a drought takes hold, missing the December target could mark the beginning of a troublesome era. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for fall short

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort