leave nothing to be desired

idiom

: to be excellent
The food leaves nothing to be desired.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Tatania’s technical specifications similarly leave nothing to be desired. Richard Alban, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2021

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“Leave nothing to be desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20nothing%20to%20be%20desired. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

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