How to Pronounce "leave a lot to be desired"
expression
LEEV uh LOT tuh bee dih-ZY-urd
LEEV uh LOT tuh bee dih-ZY-uhd
Definition
If something 'leaves a lot to be desired', it is not as good as expected or wanted, and is considered unsatisfactory.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /dɪˈzaɪɝd
British English
lˈiːv/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /dɪzˈaɪəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV uh LOT tuh bee dih-ZY-urd
UK
LEEV uh LOT tuh bee dih-ZY-uhd
Listen in Context
The service at the hotel leaves a lot to be desired.
His report left a lot to be desired.
The food quality leaves a lot to be desired here.
Their teamwork on this project leaves a lot to be desired—they never communicate.