Fall short and Hit upon

Opposite meaning terms

Fall short verb - Fail to meet (expectations or standards).

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Hit upon is an antonym for fall short.

Hit upon verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.

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Fall short is an antonym for hit upon in lay hands on topic.

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