leave lots to be desired



leave lots to be desired

To be very inadequate or unsatisfactory; to lack a large amount of what is desired or required. The film has a very interesting premise, but the final product leaves lots to be desired. I wasn't expecting a huge amount from a budget hostel, but this place leaves lots to be desired nonetheless.
See also: desire, leave, lot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Panther-Ancient Greek
SindySIN-deeEnglish (Rare)
Lillian['liliən]
&Thorn;ÓRveig-Ancient Scandinavian
FaasFAH:SDutch
CaomhÁN-Ancient Irish