could do with something

could do with (something)

One would benefit from something. In this heat, I could do with a cold glass of water right now. You could do with some new shoes—those ones are looking awfully beat-up. After his divorce, we all thought Ted could do with some cheering up.

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could ˈdo with something

(spoken) want or need something: I could really do with a coffee. ♢ Her hair could have done with a wash. ♢ You look as if you could do with a good night’s sleep.

See also: could, something

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