Come up short

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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