could do with
Could really use
Could do with means to want or need something, often expressing a mild desire or understated necessity: I could do with a cup of tea, This room could do with a fresh coat of paint.
The phrase softens a request or observation—saying you could do with something sounds less demanding than saying you need it.
Primarily British in flavor, though understood everywhere.
- usePut into service
- shouldExpresses obligation or expectation
- would likePolite expression of wanting
- requiredNeeded by rule
- yearnDeeply desire something
in need of · a bit of · crave · alternative · handy · be able to · ameliorate · desire · beneficial · want · lack · long for · replacement · advantage · substitute · helpful · necessity · upgrade