need like a hole in the head

need something like a hole in the head

not to need something at all. I need a house cat like I need a hole in the head! She needs another car like she needs a hole in the head.

See also: head, hole, like, need

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need something like (you need) a hole in the head  (humorous)

if you say you need something like a hole in the head, you mean you do not need it and do not want it We need a new shopping centre in our neighbourhood like we need a hole in the head!

See also: head, hole, like, need