come short



come short

To disappoint. To not meet certain expectations or goals. I came short on my sales goal this month, which is really disappointing. I know I was supposed to run a full mile. I didn't want to come short, but I was going to collapse if I didn't take a break!
See also: come, short

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ingvildr-Ancient Scandinavian
Tsetseg-Mongolian
Phuntso-Bhutanese
Wilfredawil-FRED-əEnglish (Rare)
Bryce[brais]
Gray[grei]