in want of something
in want of (something)
Lacking something needed. After spending three days camping in the mountains, we were all in want of a long hot shower. Judging by its most recent financial reports, it is clearly a company in want of a more competent CEO.
See also: of, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in want of something
(formal) needing something: The present system is in want of a total review.See also: of, something, want
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in want of (something)
- judging by
- judging by (something)
- judging from (something)
- think nothing of (someone or something)
- take somebody as you find them
- take (someone) as (one) finds them
- take it that
- be glued to (something)
- be glued to something