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last thing one needs

idiom
Meaning

Something not wanted by someone, who is already burdened.


Examples
SIMPLE

A flat tire is the last thing I need right now.

CONTEXTUAL

With a deadline approaching and my computer crashing, a power outage was the last thing I needed.

COMPLEX

Already struggling with a mounting debt and a failing business, a sudden tax audit was the last thing he needed to face.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  2. 02

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  3. 03

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  4. 04

    be a thing

    To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.

  5. 05

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  6. 06

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

  7. 07

    best thing since sliced bread

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  8. 08

    best thing since sliced pan

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

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