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