Meaning
You can use "What you need" to give your opinion on what someone needs in order to do something or achieve a desired outcome. It can either precede a noun or a verb.
Today's Sentences
- What you need is money.
- What you need is a vacation.
- What you need are new shoes.
- What you need is a new computer.
- What you need are some good books.
- Writer's Note
01
What you need is money.
Situation 1
I’m so stressed.
Why?
So many bills to pay.
What you need is money.
Situation 2
What you need is money.
Should we buy the lottery?
I just bought a few!
I’m crossing my fingers!
02
What you need is a vacation.
Situation 1
Are you okay?
Not really.
I’m so tired from working long hours.
What you need is a vacation.
I think so.
Situation 2
We’ve got so many people in the house.
It’s kinda crazy.
What you need is a vacation away from daily life.
That sounds amazing right now.
You should talk about it with your family.
Time away can be a healthy way to relieve stress.
03
What you need are new shoes.
Situation 1
My feet are so swollen.
You should stop wearing such high heels.
Do you think that’s the problem?
What you need are new shoes.
Comfortable ones!
Situation 2
Your shoes are coming apart.
It’s okay.
I can just glue them back together.
What you need are new shoes.
Really? I’d love a pair of new shoes!
04
What you need is a new computer.
Situation 1
How long have you used your laptop?
It’s been 9 years.
What you need is a new computer.
Really?
They’re so expensive these days.
Situation 2
My computer is so slow nowadays.
What you need is a new computer.
I’ve been looking at a few but I can’t decide.
You should compare the specs of the ones you want to buy.
05
What you need are some good books.
Situation 1
I’m not sure what to do on my day off.
You should catch up on some sleep!
I feel like it would be such a waste of a day just to sleep.
Then, what you need are some good books.
I find coffee and reading super relaxing.
Situation 2
What else should I pack for my trip?
Well, it looks like you’ve got all the essentials.
What you need are some good books.
A good read is a must!
I’ll send you a list of some books I enjoyed this year.
Writer's Note
Don't be afraid to switch up the pronouns in this phrase!
- What she needs is a wakeup call.
- What he needs is to get to work on time.
- What they need is a good role model.
- What I need is a long vacation.
- What we need is to learn English.
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