can do with
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.
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 do with
- could do with (something)
- could do with something
- leave (something) on
- leave on
- fill (one's) shoes
- fill shoes
- fill someone's shoes
- mortar
- brick-and-mortar