Could do with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkʊd/ /ˈdu/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KUD-DOO-with
kˈʊd/ /dʉː/ /wˈɪð
kud-DOO-with
Definition
Used to say that you would like or need something, or that something would improve your situation right now.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal phrase, common in British English and sometimes in other varieties. It often shows polite desire or indirect need (e.g., "I could do with a coffee"). Often not a strong necessity—more like 'want' or mild 'need'. Don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: necesitaría - me vendría bien - no me haría malPortuguese (BR): precisaria de - cairia bem - estaria precisando dePortuguese (PT): precisava de - dava-me jeito - fazia-me faltaChinese (Simplified): 需要 - 可以来点Chinese (Traditional): 需要 - 可以來點Hindi: काम चल सकता है - ज़रूरत हैArabic: بحاجة إلى - سيكون جيداً لوBengali: ভাল লাগত - দরকার হতে পারেRussian: не помешало бы - пригодилось быJapanese: 〜がほしい - 〜があると助かるVietnamese: rất cần - rất muốnKorean: ~가 있으면 좋겠다 - ~이 필요하다Turkish: işime yarardı - fena olmazdıUrdu: اچھی ہوگی - ضرورت محسوس ہو رہی ہےIndonesian: akan sangat butuh - akan cukup senang
Example Sentences
I could do with a glass of water.
basic
You look tired; you could do with some rest.
basic
My plants could do with some water.
basic
After that long meeting, I could do with a break.
natural
It's so hot today, we could do with some ice cream.
natural
Honestly, I could do with some good news right about now.
natural