leave a lot to be desired
Also, leave a great deal or much to be desired. Be imperfect or unsatisfactory. For example, His account of the election leaves a lot to be desired. This usage can also be put in a more positive way, that is, leave nothing to be desired, meaning “to be perfectly satisfactory,” as in His account leaves nothing to be desired. [Late 1700s]
Words nearby leave a lot to be desired
leatherwood,
leatherwork,
leathery,
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leave a bad taste in one's mouth,
leave a lot to be desired,
leave alone,
leave behind,
leave flat,
leave hanging,
leave holding the bag