Como Pronunciar "come short of"
expression
KUHM SHORT-uhv
KUM SHAUT-ov
Definição
To not reach a required or expected amount, standard, or result; to fail to fully achieve something.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkəm/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv
Inglês Britânico
kˈʌm/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KUHM SHORT-uhv
UK
KUM SHAUT-ov
Ouça em Contexto
Our profits came short of the target this year.
The team's performance came short of expectations.
Their donations came short of what was needed.
Even with all our effort, we came short of winning the prize.