Last thing one needs Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈnidz

LAST-thing-wun-NEEDZ

UK

lˈɑːst/ /θˈɪŋ/ /wˈɒn/ /nˈiːdz

LAHST-thing-won-NEEDZ

Definition

This expression is used to say that something is very unwanted or unhelpful, especially when someone already has a lot of problems.

Usage & Nuances

Used in informal and conversational English, often to emphasize frustration or irony. Usually followed by an explanation, e.g., 'The last thing I need is more work.' It does not literally mean you need something; it's actually the opposite.

• Spanish: lo último que uno necesita
• Portuguese (BR): a última coisa que alguém precisa
• Portuguese (PT): a última coisa que alguém precisa
• Chinese (Simplified): 最不需要的事情
• Chinese (Traditional): 最不需要的事情
• Hindi: आख़िर में किसी को जो चाहिए (मज़ाकिया/उल्टा अर्थ)
• Arabic: آخر شيء يحتاجه المرء
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে অপছন্দনীয় বিষয় - একদম দরকার নেই এমন কিছু
• Russian: совсем не то, что нужно - меньше всего нужно
• Japanese: 一番必要ないこと - 一番困ること
• Vietnamese: điều cuối cùng cần đến - điều không mong muốn chút nào
• Korean: 가장 원하지 않는 일 - 절대 필요하지 않은 것
• Turkish: en son istenen şey - hiç ihtiyaç duyulmayan şey
• Urdu: سب سے آخری چیز چاہیے ہو - بالکل ناگوار بات
• Indonesian: hal terakhir yang dibutuhkan - sama sekali tidak perlu

Example Sentences

Another bill is the last thing one needs right now.

basic

Losing my keys was the last thing one needs before work.

basic

Getting sick during exams is the last thing one needs.

basic

Honestly, a flat tire was the last thing one needs after today.

natural

Dealing with more paperwork is the last thing one needs when moving house.

natural

Rain on the day of the outdoor wedding—just the last thing one needs!

natural