hole in the head noun the epitome of something that is not needed at all US,1951 From Yiddish.
The Vatican needs this like a hole in the head. — TheGuardian, 13 December 2000
“I’m not necessarily against the Olympics,” said Claire Shulman, the Queens borough president, “but New York City needs the Olympics like a hole in the head.” — TheObserver, 18 May 2003