We've found 24 phrases for necessary (0.131 seconds):

overkill »    An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.

sell ice to Eskimos »    To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.

spark off »    To initiate something by providing the necessary conditions.

the end justifies the means »    Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome.

time and tide wait for no man »    action is necessary without delay

you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs »    In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.

you name it »    Used after a short list to show that further examples are unnecessary; all kinds of things.

you shouldn't have »    Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette »    In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.

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