Nothing short of
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Nothing short of
Used to emphasize that something is entirely or fully a certain way, similar to the meanings of "completely," "totally," or "absolutely."
The chef's culinary skills were nothing short of extraordinary; the meal he prepared was a masterpiece.
The quality of the product was nothing short of disappointing; it didn't live up to the advertised standards.
The CEO's speech was nothing short of inspiring; it motivated everyone in the company to strive for excellence.
The team's comeback in the final quarter was nothing short of miraculous; they scored 20 points in the last five minutes to win the game.