need (something) (about) as much as a hole in the head
need (something) (about) as much as a hole in the head
To have absolutely no need or use for something. I'm perfectly happy having a cell phone that just makes phone calls. I need a fancy new smartphone about as much as I need a hole in the head! We have enough problems with the business as it is, so we need an audit as much as we need a hole in the head.
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