to fail to meet expectations or standards
den Erwartungen oder Standards nicht gerecht werden (den erwartungen oder standards nicht gerecht werden)
"His efforts fell short of what was needed to win the competition."
"Seine Bemühungen fielen kurz von dem ab, was nötig war, um den Wettbewerb zu gewinnen." (Seine Bemuhungen fielen kurz von dem ab, was notig war, um den Wettbewerb zu gewinnen.)
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
facing a decision or choice
before the expected or planned time
to hear news or rumors indirectly
to take action or start doing something
a kind and reliable person