How is the phrase hinter etwas zurückbleiben translated from German to English

English translation
falls short
phrase

Weniger gut sein, als erwartet wurde.

To be less good than what was expected.

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  • Die Fortsetzung bleibt hinter dem ersten Film zurück. — The sequel falls short of the first film.

  • Beim Komfort bleibt es zurück. — It falls short on comfort.

  • Der Bericht bleibt in einem Punkt zurück. — The report falls short in one area.

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