Fallen-short definition

The execution had again fallen short of the conception; Blucher though beaten was not destroyed, nor was his line with Wellington cut.

The famines of the 'forties, with their subsequent political and economic difficulties, transferred to America millions of the Irish, whose genius for organization in politics has not fallen short of their zeal for religion.

The voyage had fallen short of Hudson's expectations, but it served many purposes perhaps as important to the world.