needs

needs must

something that you say which means that you will do something only because it is necessary. I really don't feel like cooking for all these people tonight but needs must.

See also: must

Who needs it/them? (informal)

something that you say which means that you think something causes trouble. Stress, who needs it? Men, who needs them anyway?

See also: them, who

With friends like that, who needs enemies? (humorous)

something that you say when someone you thought was your friend treats you in an unpleasant way. He told my girlfriend I was boring. With friends like that, who needs enemies!

See also: enemy, friend, like, who

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who needs something

what was mentioned is not important or helpful. I wouldn't do it for the money — who needs money?

Usage notes: often used in the forms who needs it or who needs that: My wife suggested therapy, but I've always thought, therapy, who needs it? He never returned my phone calls — who needs that?

you don't need this

See also: who