leave something to the imagination
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: to not show or describe all of the parts or details of something
Try to leave something to the imagination.
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Conversely, classic wooden trains leave something to the imagination.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Leave something to the imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20something%20to%20the%20imagination. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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