Meaning of the word "leave something to be desired" in English

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leave something to be desired

US /liːv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu bi dɪˈzaɪərd/
UK /liːv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu bi dɪˈzaɪərd/
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Idiom

1.

to be unsatisfactory or not as good as expected

Example:
The quality of the food at the restaurant left something to be desired.
His performance in the play left something to be desired.
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