(one) could stand (something)

(one) could stand (something)

One needs something; one would be or feel better if one had something. After the week I've had, I could stand a night out. You could stand a new suit—that one's looking pretty shabby.
See also: could, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (one) could use (something)
  • give (one) ideas
  • give somebody ideas
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give somebody their head
  • give someone their head
  • give head