| Fail to reach target |
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| Turn out to be inadequate (4,5) |
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| Prove inadequate |
Mirror Classic |
28 Aug 2024 |
| Are inadequate (4,5) |
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| Spooner's army outpost made of pasta shapes wasn't enough (4,5) |
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| Be shy and quiet after everyone enters garrison |
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| Not quite succeed |
New York Times |
21 Jun 2023 |
| Fail; not come up to standard |
The Guardian Speedy |
29 Aug 2021 |
| Fail to meet expectations |
Eugene Sheffer |
30 Apr 2021 |
| Miss the target |
The Guardian Speedy |
25 Oct 2020 |
| Fail to cut the mustard |
Thomas Joseph |
22 Sep 2018 |
| Not reach one's expectations |
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| Not reach, as expectations |
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| Fail to cut the mustard |
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| Prove insufficient |
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| Be found wanting |
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| Fail to meet expectations. |
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| Is lacking. |
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