want (something) like (one wants) a hole in the head
want (something) like (one wants) a hole in the head
To have absolutely no need, use, or desire for something. I'm perfectly happy having a cell phone that just makes phone calls, thank you. I want a fancy new smartphone like I want a hole in the head. We have enough problems with the business as it is, so we want an audit right now like a hole in the head.
See also: head, hole, like, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- need (something) (about) as much as (one) needs a hole in the head
- 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
- be a great one for (doing something)
- be a great one for something/for doing something
- on the phone