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Expectation GapPlay
Used when someone's performance doesn't meet the expected standards or goals. SlideHe trained hard but still came short of being selected for the team.
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Objective Not MetPlay
Emphasizes the failure to achieve a specific, often measurable, objective. SlideThe charity campaign came short of its donation target.
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Effort AcknowledgedPlay
Acknowledges effort even though the desired outcome wasn't reached. SlideShe studied all night but still came short in the final exam.