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come up short

Phrasal-verb Sports

Meaning

to fail to meet a goal or expectation

Example Sentences

"The team came up short in the final minutes of the game."

Related Expressions

bring out leadership qualities

to help someone display or develop leadership traits

tie to

to connect closely with something

charge up with

to power a device or yourself using something available

brainstorm our way out

to think of ideas together until a problem is solved

follow through with

to continue with a plan or commitment until it is completed

open channels with

to start communication with an individual or group