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Crying need
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an urgent need or desire that one feels for something
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "crying need" and when to use it?
The idiom "crying need" likely has its origins in the sense that when a need is so urgent or essential, it becomes almost as conspicuous and attention-grabbing as someone crying out for help. This expression is used to emphasize the critical and immediate nature of a requirement or demand.
Examples
In the aftermath of the natural disaster, there was a crying need for emergency medical supplies.
The lack of affordable housing in the city created a crying need for more accessible options.
