Spanish Expression · Advanced
dejar con la miel en los labios
to leave someone wanting more / to disappoint
Pronunciation: de-JÁR kon la MIÉL en los LÁ-bios
Meaning
To almost give someone something they want, but then not deliver it, causing disappointment.
Example
Nos dejaron con la miel en los labios al cancelar el concierto.
They left us wanting more by canceling the concert.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice dejar con la miel en los labios out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Spanish expression.