find (something) wanting
find (something) wanting
To discover or determine that someone or something is deficient in certain or overall requirements, expectations, or standards. The report found the government's stimulus plan wanting in several key areas. Though impressed by his application letter, the firm found his C.V. wanting. Mary was found wanting in basic social etiquette by her peers.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- wanting
- pale beside
- pale beside (someone or something)
- pale beside/next to something
- pale next to (someone or something)
- pale by comparison
- pale in comparison
- catch (someone) with his pants down, to
- spy out
- come upon (someone or something)