Sekirov Dictionary

leave something to be desired

/liːv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu biː dɪˈzaɪə(ɹ)d/

verb1

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to be insufficient in some aspect.
- These instructions are too short not to leave something to be desired under certain circumstances; but the knowledge of veterinary surgeons will supply whatever may be incomplete[…] — 1835

forms

left something to be desired · leaving something to be desired · leaves something to be desired

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