Need like a hole in the head Meaning in English
expression
NEED like uh HOHL in thuh HED
NEED like uh HOHL in thuh HED
Definition
This humorous expression means that you absolutely do not want or need something; it would be useless or even harmful to have it.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and somewhat sarcastic. Used to show strong rejection of an idea, offer, or object. Only use in casual conversation, never formal writing. Do not use literally—it's always figurative.
Spanish: necesitar como un agujero en la cabezaPortuguese (BR): precisar como um buraco na cabeçaPortuguese (PT): precisar como um buraco na cabeçaChinese (Simplified): 一点也不需要（直译：像需要头上的一个洞一样需要）Chinese (Traditional): 一點也不需要（直譯：像需要頭上的一個洞一樣需要）Hindi: जिसकी बिल्कुल ज़रूरत न हो (जैसे सिर में छेद चाहिए हो)Arabic: أحتاج إليها كما أحتاج إلى ثقب في رأسيBengali: একটি গর্ত মাথায় দরকারের মতো দরকার নেই - একদমই দরকার নেইRussian: нужно как зайцу стоп-сигнал - совсем не нужноJapanese: 喉から手が出るほど欲しくない - 絶対にいらないVietnamese: cần như cần thêm lỗ trên đầu - hoàn toàn không cầnKorean: 정말로 필요 없다 - 전혀 필요 없다Turkish: hiç gerek yok - burnumun ucunda ihtiyacım yokUrdu: سر میں سوراخ جتنی ضرورت - بالکل ضرورت نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak butuh - tidak perlu sama sekali
Example Sentences
I need like a hole in the head another homework assignment.
basic
She said she needs like a hole in the head another pet.
basic
Believe me, I need like a hole in the head more drama in my life.
basic
Honestly, you need like a hole in the head that extra meeting on Friday.
natural
Another sales report? I need like a hole in the head!
natural
You want to go camping in the rain? I need like a hole in the head!
natural