E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Fall Short of (To).
To be deficient of a supply. This is the Latin excdo, to fail. To fall short of the mark is a figure taken from archery, quoits, etc., where the missile falls to the ground before reaching the mark.
do, to fail. To fall short of the mark is a figure taken from archery, quoits, etc., where the missile falls to the ground before reaching the mark.
