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ESLPod_1016_WE_1707 Doing Pro Bono Work In this podcast, the phrase "to fall short" means to underperform or to get or earn less than one should have: "We went to the new restaurant, but the food and service fell short of what was described in the reviews." The phrase "to fall flat on (one's) face" means to fail completely: "Even though Gregorio had practiced repeatedly at home, he fell flat on his face in the actual presentation." The phrase "to fall to pieces" means to break into many pieces or parts: "The old letters were so old that they fell to pieces the moment they were unfolded." Finally, the phrase "to fall to pieces" also means to stop working properly: "Their marriage is falling to pieces and they'll probably file for divorce soon."

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ESLPod 1016 to fall short Business

Id	ESLPod_1016_WE_1707
Episode Id	ESLPod 1016
Episode Title	Doing Pro Bono Work
Phrase	to fall short
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to fall short" means to underperform or to get or earn less than one should have: "We went to the new restaurant, but the food and service fell short of what was described in the reviews." The phrase "to fall flat on (one's) face" means to fail completely: "Even though Gregorio had practiced repeatedly at home, he fell flat on his face in the actual presentation." The phrase "to fall to pieces" means to break into many pieces or parts: "The old letters were so old that they fell to pieces the moment they were unfolded." Finally, the phrase "to fall to pieces" also means to stop working properly: "Their marriage is falling to pieces and they'll probably file for divorce soon."
Topics	Business

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