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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Fall short of sthg vs. run short of sthg

Is there a difference between "to fall short of something" and "to run short of something"?

If so, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me a few examples?

Thank you.

  

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teal lime "to fall short of something" To fall short of X is to fail to achieve or reach X. You can also simply fall short. He tried to get elected mayor, but he fell short.

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  • teal lime "to fall short of something" To fall short of X is to fail to achieve or reach X.
  • You can also simply fall short.
  • He tried to get elected mayor, but he fell short.
  • The amount of ammunition supplied to the troops fell short of requirements.
  • The intellectual aspect of his painting falls short of the mark.
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teal lime "to fall short of something"

To fall short of X is to fail to achieve or reach X. You can also simply fall short.

He tried to get elected mayor, but he fell short.

The amount of ammunition supplied to the troops fell short of requirements.

The intellectual aspect of his painting falls short of the mark.

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