Id | ESLPod_1302_WE_2273 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1302 |
Episode Title | Complaining About Parents |
Phrase | to come up short |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to come up short" means to not meet expectations or to disappoint: "We had high hopes for the new salesperson, but his performance really came up short." The phrase "to come up short" also means to not have enough money: "We try to follow our budget, but we usually come up short at the end of the month." The phrase "to sell (someone or something) short" mean to underestimate or to believe that someone or something is worth less than he, she, or it really is: "Don't sell yourself short! You're a valued employee and you deserve a raise." Finally, the phrase "to fall short of (something)" means to be less than what one needed or wanted: "Unfortunately, our sales performance fell short of expectations." |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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