How is the phrase оставляет желать лучшего translated from Russian to English

English translation
leave a lot to be desired
phrase

Быть далеким от идеала или удовлетворительности.

To be far from perfect or satisfactory.

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  • Презентация оставила желать лучшего. — The presentation left a lot to be desired.

  • Как думаешь, сервис оставляет желать лучшего? — Do you think the service leaves a lot to be desired?

  • Её отношение действительно оставляет желать лучшего. — Her attitude really leaves a lot to be desired.

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