گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'stop short of'

1 general:: Phrase(s): stop short of doing something not to go as far as doing something. • Fortunately Bob stopped short of hitting Tom. • The boss criticized Jane’s work but stopped short of firing her. • Jack was furious but stopped short of hitting Tom.

2 general:: Phrase(s): stop short of a place not to go as far as something. • The bus stopped short of the end of the road. • The speeding car stopped short of the sidewalk where children were playing.