Leave nothing/little to the imagination

phrase

Reveals or shows nearly all details or aspects of something, leaving almost no part hidden or unseen.

Her dress was so sheer it left little to the imagination.
Visual representation of "leave nothing/little to the imagination" - Reveals or shows nearly all details or aspects of something, leaving almost no part hidden or unseen

Often appears as...

  • the outfit leaves little to the imagination
  • the view leaves nothing to the imagination

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Reveals or shows nearly all details or aspects of something, leaving almost no part hidden or unseen.

Her dress was so sheer it left little to the imagination.
Visual representation of "leave nothing/little to the imagination" - Reveals or shows nearly all details or aspects of something, leaving almost no part hidden or unseen

Often appears as...

  • the outfit leaves little to the imagination
  • the view leaves nothing to the imagination

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "leave nothing/little to the imagination"
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Visual Explicitness

Used when something is displayed very clearly, visually leaving nothing hidden.

Illustration for Visual Explicitness
The x-ray showed the break clearly, leaving nothing to the imagination.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be cautious when using the phrase as it may imply sexuality or inappropriateness in some cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, saying her outfit leaves little to the imagination could be seen as offensive.
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Indiscreet Language

It might suggest that someone is not being subtle or discreet about their words or actions.

Illustration for Indiscreet Language
His blunt description of the surgery left little to the imagination.
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Visual Explicitness

Used when something is displayed very clearly, visually leaving nothing hidden.

Illustration for Visual Explicitness
The x-ray showed the break clearly, leaving nothing to the imagination.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be cautious when using the phrase as it may imply sexuality or inappropriateness in some cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, saying her outfit leaves little to the imagination could be seen as offensive.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Indiscreet Language

It might suggest that someone is not being subtle or discreet about their words or actions.

Illustration for Indiscreet Language
His blunt description of the surgery left little to the imagination.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Explicitness

Used when something is displayed very clearly, visually leaving nothing hidden.

Illustration for Visual Explicitness
The x-ray showed the break clearly, leaving nothing to the imagination.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be cautious when using the phrase as it may imply sexuality or inappropriateness in some cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, saying her outfit leaves little to the imagination could be seen as offensive.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Indiscreet Language

It might suggest that someone is not being subtle or discreet about their words or actions.

Illustration for Indiscreet Language
His blunt description of the surgery left little to the imagination.
Visual representation of the word "Leave nothing/little to the imagination"

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