shortfall

noun shortfall

• dead horse — something that has ceased to be useful or relevant.
• defalcation — the amount embezzled
• deficit — A deficit is the amount by which something is less than what is required or expected, especially the amount by which the total money received is less than the total money spent.
• due bill — a brief written acknowledgment of indebtedness, not payable to order.
• in hock — If someone is in hock, they are in debt.