nothing short of
Meaning: Absolutely; entirely; completely—nothing less than the full extent of what is stated.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The phrase constructs meaning through negation: it says that to fall short in any way would be insufficient, so only the maximum degree qualifies.
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More English idioms
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