the last thing (one) wants

the last thing (one) wants

Something which one absolutely does not want or has no use for. The last thing I want right now is a lengthy court battle, so let's try and get through this divorce as painlessly as possible. A fancy new computer that I have no idea how to use is the last thing I want for Christmas!
See also: last, thing, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the last thing (one) needs
  • put paid to
  • put paid to (something)
  • put paid to something
  • look for (someone or something) high and low
  • look for high and low
  • bang away at (someone or something)
  • don't get (one) started
  • don't get me started
  • mattress