leave something to be desired
leave something to be desired
To be somewhat inadequate or unsatisfactory; to lack an indeterminate portion of what is desired or required. The film has a very interesting premise, but the final product leaves something to be desired. I wasn't expecting a huge amount from a budget hostel, but this place leaves something to be desired nonetheless.
See also: desire, leave, something
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- leave a great deal to be desired
- leave lots to be desired
- leave much to be desired
- much
- leave a lot to be desired
- leave a lot, much, etc. to be desired
- under control
- be not up to the mark
- at Her Majesty's pleasure
- pop down