do with
phr. v..phr. v.. to need or want something because it would be helpful or pleasant right now.
phr. v.. to require or benefit from something; typically used with 'could' or 'can' to express a desire or necessity for a specific object or action.
I could really do with a cup of coffee.
After that long walk in the rain, we could all do with a warm shower and some dry clothes.
The local library is looking quite run down and could certainly do with a significant injection of funding from the council.
- Particles
- with
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- could + do + with + object
almost always used with the modal verbs 'could' or 'can' and followed by a noun phrase.
point out that this phrase is distinct from 'have to do with' (concerning) and 'do without' (manage in the absence of); it functions as a polite or indirect way to express a need.
I do with a break.I could do with a break.this phrase requires a modal verb like 'could' to express the sense of needing or wanting something.