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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

"could use a little backup"

Hi, here's a sentence: "they are in danger and they could use a little backup". Does it mean that "they need backup"?

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Yes, you've got the meaning. The structure is "one could use something". For example, if I'm in a spot and having trouble and need help, I can say to my partner: "I could use some help over here".

— MrPernickety

  • Yes, you've got the meaning.
  • The structure is "one could use something".
  • For example, if I'm in a spot and having trouble and need help, I can say to my partner: "I could use some help over here".
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Yes, you've got the meaning.

The structure is "one could use something".

For example, if I'm in a spot and having trouble and need help, I can say to my partner: "I could use some help over here".
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