a crying need

a crying need

A critical need for someone or something. I decided to join the Red Cross because there is a crying need for medical workers in underdeveloped countries.
See also: crying, need
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

crying need (for someone or something)

Fig. a definite or desperate need for someone or something. There is a crying need for someone to come in and straighten things out. All the people in that area have a crying need for a local hospital.
See also: crying, need
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

a crying ˈneed (for something)

a great and urgent need for something: There’s a crying need for more roads, but at the same time the wildlife needs to be preserved.
See also: crying, need
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • crying need
  • cry out for
  • cry out for (someone or something)
  • cry for
  • cry for (someone or something)
  • What can I do for you?
  • confer about (someone or something)
  • put out a call for (someone or something)
  • need (something) yesterday
  • need yesterday