need (something) (about) as much as (one) needs a hole in the head
need (something) (about) as much as (one) needs a hole in the head
To have absolutely no need or use for something. I'm perfectly happy having a cell phone that just makes phone calls—I need a fancy new smartphone about as much as I need a hole in the head. We have enough problems with the business as it is, so we need an audit as much as we need a hole in the head.
See also: head, hole, much, need, needs
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- need (something) like (one) needs a hole in the head
- need like a hole in the head
- need something like a hole in the head
- need/want somebody/something like a hole in the head
- need (something) (about) as much a fish needs a bicycle
- need (something) like a fish needs a bicycle
- park that thought
- What can I do for you?
- cry out for
- cry out for (someone or something)