How is the phrase оставляет желать лучшего translated from Russian to English
Быть далеким от идеала или удовлетворительности.
To be far from perfect or satisfactory.
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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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