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Mentee Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Usage of 'fall short of'

Please advise which of the following usages of 'fall short of' in the following sentences sounds most appropriate. Suggestions are most welcome.
  1. In class 11, he fell short of a distinction by one mark.
  2. In class 11, he fell short of one mark from earning a distinction.
  

Top answer

Hi, Only #1 is OK. The basic idea is 'you fall short of your goal '. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Only #1 is OK.
  • The basic idea is 'you fall short of your goal '.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Only #1 is OK.

The basic idea is 'you fall short of your goal'.

Clive
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You have cleared all my doubts, Clive. Thank you very much.
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hi Clive, how to write an acknowledgement letter,?
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