could do with (something)
could do with (something)
One would benefit from something. In this heat, I could do with a cold glass of water right now. You could do with some new shoes—those ones are looking awfully beat-up.
See also: could
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
could do with someone or something
to want or need someone or something; to benefit from someone or something. I could do with a nice cool drink right now. I could do with some help on this project.
See also: could
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
can do with
Also, could do with. Might profit from, needs, as in This room can do with a good cleaning, or Harry could do with a new suit. [Colloquial; late 1700s] Also see do with.
See also: can
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
could ˈdo with something
(spoken) want or need something: I could really do with a coffee. Her hair could have done with a wash. You look as if you could do with a good night’s sleep.See also: could, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- can do with
- could do with
- could do with something
- leave (something) on
- leave on
- fill (one's) shoes
- fill shoes
- fill someone's shoes
- brick -and-mortar
- brick-and-mortar