EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 1 MIN
Come up short
from Daily English Pod · host Jale Qaraqan
Send us Fan MailFor checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Come up shortmeans to fail to achieve a goal, miss a target, or not have quite enough of something—even if you tried your best. It often implies you were close, but not close enough.Examples:1- The team gave it their all in the championship game but came up short by just one goal.2- The actor was nominated for an Oscar three times but always came up short. Still, fans love his work.
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Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Come up short means to fail to achieve a goal, miss a target, or not have quite enough of something—even if you tried your best. It often implies you were close, but not close enough. Examples: 1- The team gave it their all in the championship game but came up short by just one goal. 2- The actor was nominated for an Oscar three times but always came up short. Still, fans love his work.
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