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We do certain things because they have to be done and others because we want to do them. Many idioms help us express the necessity and desirability of certain actions. Dying to do something: looking forward to something. I am so glad school is over. I am dying to go to college. Wouldn’t be seen dead doing something: would never do something, usually because it would be too embarrassing. My brother says he wouldn’t be seen dead wearing a pink shirt. Do your own thing: do exactly what you want without following other people or worrying about what they think. My daughter is an independent-minded person and wants the freedom to do her own thing. If push comes to shove: if a situation becomes very bad. My landlord is being very difficult these days and if push comes to shove, I will have to look for another place to stay. Wouldn’t touch someone/something with a barge pole: someone or something is so bad that you don’t want to have anything to do with them. I would never consider working in David Dhawan movie. I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole. In keeping with: in a way which is right for a particular situation, style or tradition. Her bohemian lifestyle is very much in keeping with her profession as an artist. Need something like you need a hole in the head: do not need or want something at all. My exams are going to start next week and right now I need a visit from my noisy cousins like a need a hole in my head. Something is worth your while: you will stand to gain if you do something. If you are looking for a job, it will be worth your while to approach placement consultants. That’s all you need: used to express anger when something happens to add to your problems. A flat tyre? That’s all I need when I am already running late! (Reference: Cambridge
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