The temperature reached just shy of boiling point in the experimental reactor.
Usage Example in Conversation
A: I reviewed the sales report, and it looks like we're just shy of meeting our quarterly targets.B: Yes, we're very close. I think with a final push in our marketing efforts this week, we can surpass our goals.A: Agreed. Let's strategize on how we can maximize our efforts and ensure we hit those targets by the end of the week.
