could do with something

could do with something
could do with sth idiom
(informal) used to say that you need or would like to have sth

I could do with a drink!

Her hair could have done with a wash.

Main entry:couldidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • could do with something — could do with (something) to want or need something. You look as if you could do with a haircut …   New idioms dictionary

  • could do with — ◇ If you could do with something, you need it or would be helped by getting or having it. Is there a restaurant nearby? I could do with something to eat. This room could do with a fresh coat of paint. • • • Main Entry: ↑could …   Useful english dictionary

  • could do with — (something) to want or need something. You look as if you could do with a haircut …   New idioms dictionary

  • could do with — verb To need something that would be beneficial. I could do with a torch, if youve got one …   Wiktionary

  • could do with one arm tied behind their back — could do (something) with one arm/hand tied behind (their) back informal if someone could do something with one hand tied behind their back, they can do it very easily. Her part in the film wasn t very demanding she could have played it with one… …   New idioms dictionary

  • could do with one arm tied behind back — could do (something) with one arm/hand tied behind (their) back informal if someone could do something with one hand tied behind their back, they can do it very easily. Her part in the film wasn t very demanding she could have played it with one… …   New idioms dictionary

  • could do with one hand tied behind their back — could do (something) with one arm/hand tied behind (their) back informal if someone could do something with one hand tied behind their back, they can do it very easily. Her part in the film wasn t very demanding she could have played it with one… …   New idioms dictionary

  • could do with one hand tied behind back — could do (something) with one arm/hand tied behind (their) back informal if someone could do something with one hand tied behind their back, they can do it very easily. Her part in the film wasn t very demanding she could have played it with one… …   New idioms dictionary

  • do something with something — ˈdo sth with sb/sth derived (used in negative sentences and questions with what) • I don t know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that s left over. • What have you done with …   Useful english dictionary

  • get away with something — get away with (something) to avoid blame, punishment, or criticism for doing something bad. She cheated on the test and thought she could get away with it …   New idioms dictionary

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