fall short of

• No alcanzar el estándar, la meta o la expectativa deseada; ser insuficiente o quedarse por debajo en algún aspecto.

To fail to reach a desired standard, goal, or expectation; to be insufficient or lacking in some way.

1. Fail to reach a standardB2formal

   To be less than what is expected, required, or desired.

   no alcanzar

   • The project fell short of the manager's expectations.
   • Her performance fell short of the required standard.
   • The company's profits fell short of last year's figures.

2. Lack sufficient quantityB2formal

   To not have enough of something, such as resources or time.

   no alcanzar

   • The budget fell short of covering all the expenses.
   • We fell short of the target by 10%.
   • The team fell short of the required number of participants.