hole in the head
The idiom 'hole in the head' originates from a Yiddish saying and is used to express the utter lack of need or desire for something.
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Definition
B2General
(colloquial, sarcastic)A way to emphasize that something is completely unnecessary or unwanted.
Example
- I need another meeting like I need a hole in the head.
- She said she needed more work like a hole in the head.
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