calls for »
Requires; needs to
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cold comfort »
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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cry out for »
To say that a situation needs a thing, or a solution urgently.
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every king needs a queen »
Every man needs a woman to be with for the rest of his life.
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hold that thought »
Used to acknowledge that one's attention needs to be diverted from what an speaker was saying.
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hot button »
The principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.
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if needs be »
If need be; if there is a need.
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loose end »
A small job that needs to be done, or minor problem that needs to be resolved, before a task can be considered complete.
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point blank »
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
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see a man about a horse »
A message signaling one needs to go missing for a short while, for any reason, without giving a real explanation.
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special needs »
Needs for special care, services or accommodations.
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tuits »
"tricky": Needs many tuits. [2].
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up the ying yang »
Far more than one needs.
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