FALL SHORT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

fall short

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Definition of fall short

as in collapse

to be unsuccessful The movie fell short of its viewers' expectations.

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as in come to grief

to go wrong The biography falls short by neglecting to explore the subject's faults as well as his virtues.

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Recent Examples of fall short Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists' expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market amid elevated inflation set off by the Iran war. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026 Together, these efforts reflect concerted efforts to protect large corporations from consumers’ claims that products have harmed them and to prevent states from holding companies accountable when federal regulation falls short. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 How Bodyweight Exercises Can Help With Everyday Strength Even though weightlifting can increase muscle size and strength more efficiently, that doesn’t mean bodyweight exercises fall short. — Jakob Roze, Health, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall short

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fall flat

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The Song of Ice and Fire, passed down from one Targaryen king to another all these years, falls flat here.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026