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want for nothing
Not lack any necessities or comforts, as in He saw to it that his mother wanted for nothing. This term uses want in the sense of “lack.” “Mid-1600s”
Example Sentences
However, Gilda says her children and grandchildren "want for nothing" and enjoy gadgets and holidays abroad, in contrast with her own austere upbringing, while spending time and money on a stereotypical cruise would be her "worst nightmare".
"My own grandchildren want for nothing, with their own phones and gadgets and loads of Lego," she said.
But I want for nothing in Seattle.
He argued he can make that happen because he has created a trust in their name, he has a surrogate, he will father them, he will take responsibility; they will want for nothing.
Her 17-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son want for nothing, she said.
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