Some peoples' reading comprehension skills really leave a lot to be desired it seems.

His skills in talking himself out of situations usually involving the police leave a lot to be desired.

Even under the best conditions, squirrels' nervous systems leave a lot to be desired.

But you're right, the furnishings leave a lot to be desired.

Also the ideas you come up with as a theme always leave a lot to be desired.

I know I'm not the world's best father but then they leave a lot to be desired as daughters.

Look at us, our relationships leave a lot to be desired.

But, as he put it, "they leave a lot to be desired in the everyday management of their divisions."

I think the priorities for 96-98 leave a lot to be desired.

Some of these guns are quite good and others leave a lot to be desired.