fall short of expectations

:  to descend freely by the force of gravity

:  to hang freely

:  to drop oneself to a lower position

:  the act of falling by the force of gravity

:  a falling out, off, or away :  dropping

:  the season when leaves fall from trees :  autumn

:  of, relating to, or suitable for autumn

:  having little length

:  not tall or high :  low

:  not extended in time :  brief

:  in a curt manner

:  for or during a brief time

:  at a disadvantage :  unawares

:  the sum and substance :  upshot

:  a short syllable

:  a short sound or signal

:  short-circuit

:  shortchange, cheat

:  to sell (a security) short in expectation of a fall in prices

:  the act or state of expecting :  anticipation

:  something expected

:  basis for expecting :  assurance