What does "use" mean in the following conversation?
A: There's a convenience store across the street. Let's stop in to get something to drink.
B: Good idea. I could (*)use a bag of potato chips or something.
2007-01-04 16:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by KenY 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Here, 'use' means to take advantage of, to need, to want, to wish. A thirsty person could say, "I sure could use a glass of water."
2007-01-04 16:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Marion111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in that very thing it's basically the person say he wants a bag of potato chips.
2007-01-05 00:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It basically means "I would like to have" whatever it is, or "I need" whatever it is.
2007-01-05 00:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by MsNobody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use, make " use " of.
In his case " use ", as in to eat.
2007-01-05 00:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benefit by
2007-01-05 00:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by B SIDE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slang for-need or want
2007-01-05 00:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋