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The project failed for want of financial backing.
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We call our music ‘postmodern’ for the want of a better word.
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We went for a walk for want of something better to do.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
for the want of — for (the) want of : because of not having (something) : because (something) does not exist or is not available For want of a better name [=since we don t have a better name to use], let s call it “Operation One.” People are dying for want of… … Useful english dictionary
not for (the) want of doing something — not for (the) want of doing sth idiom used to say that if sth is not successful, it is not because of a lack of effort • If he doesn t manage to convince them, it won t be for want of trying (= he has tried hard). Main entry: ↑want … Useful english dictionary
for the asking — adverb on the occasion of a request advice was free for the asking • Syn: ↑on request * * * for the asking Freely available on request • • • Main Entry: ↑ask * * * for the asking phrase available if you ask for it … Useful english dictionary
for the record — ► used to show that you want something to be written down exactly, or if you want to correct something that someone has said: »For the record, I can categorically state that I was unaware of these developments. »Just for the record, my title is… … Financial and business terms
for the asking — {adv. phr.} By asking; by asking for it; on request. * /John said I could borrow his bike any time. It was mine for the asking./ * /Teacher said her advice was free for the asking./ … Dictionary of American idioms
for the asking — {adv. phr.} By asking; by asking for it; on request. * /John said I could borrow his bike any time. It was mine for the asking./ * /Teacher said her advice was free for the asking./ … Dictionary of American idioms
for the life of me — ● life * * * informal however hard I try; even if my life depended on it I can t for the life of me understand what it is you see in that place * * * for the life of me informal : in any way at all used to say that you are unable to remember or … Useful english dictionary
for the heck of it — (just) for the heck of it American & Australian if you do something for the heck of it, you do it only because you want to or because you think it is funny. They spent the afternoon phoning different numbers and talking to strangers just for the… … New idioms dictionary
for the hell of it — (just) for the hell of it informal if you do something for the hell of it, you do it only because you want to, or because you think it is funny. I decided to dye my hair bright green, just for the hell of it … New idioms dictionary
put the squeeze on something — put the squeeze on (someone/something) 1. to try to influence a person or organization to make them act in the way you want. Human rights activists hope the US president will put the squeeze on the island s rulers. 2. to cause problems for… … New idioms dictionary
