What does "fall far short of" mean?
I am an English newbie so please explain to me in simple English.
Thank you very very much.
2007-09-09 01:15:54 · 6 answers · asked by I need answers 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
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2007-09-09 01:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by 123mantobeat456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you missed by quite a few points if you were graded on a paper.
Example: 50 instead of 70 as a grade.
A person can also fall short of manners, thus, making him one without manners. I hope I am making myself clear.
Simply, the person has not achieved the goal that is commonly felt to be an established one.
You do not use your full potential and "fall far short of reaching your full potential."
2007-09-09 01:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "not enough" "Inadequate" or "did not get close to accomplishing a goal or task" in other words "failure".
2007-09-09 01:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "fails to meet expectations," as in "His performance fell far short of his potential."
2007-09-09 01:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Hispanophile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Falling short, of the Glory of God...meaning, that we are trying to Please God, and glorify Him, but we are not quite doing what He wants us to do, to succeed in that...
2007-09-09 01:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not doing the best you can. Getting distracted by other things.
2007-09-09 01:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋