Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
who-needs-something
phrase
/huː niːdz ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase that expresses indifference or suggests that something is unnecessary or unimportant for certain individuals.
Examples
- “Who needs something as trivial as a new phone when I have my old one?”
- “She approached her busy schedule with a carefree attitude, thinking, ‘Who needs something so complicated?”
- “He dismissed the expensive dinner, saying, ‘Who needs something fancy? A home-cooked meal is enough for me.'”
Meaning
It conveys a sentiment that the item or situation in question is not required for someone’s happiness or well-being.
Synonyms
- who cares
- what’s the use
- not necessary
- it’s irrelevant