leave something to be desired

US /liːv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu bi dɪˈzaɪərd/
UK /liːv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu bi dɪˈzaɪərd/
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lasciare a desiderare, non essere soddisfacente

to be unsatisfactory or not as good as expected

:
The quality of the food at the restaurant left something to be desired.
La qualità del cibo al ristorante lasciava a desiderare.
His performance in the play left something to be desired.
La sua performance nello spettacolo lasciava a desiderare.