English Explanatory Dictionary

leave a lot to be desired

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be unsatisfactory; to fail to meet minimal standards of acceptability.

Word forms

leave a lot to be desired leaves a lot to be desired leaving a lot to be desired left a lot to be desired leave much to be desired
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