Dictionary

a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle en · X

Pronunciation

• /ə ˈwʊmən ˌnidz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌnidz ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ (General-American)
• /ə ˈwʊmən ˌniːdz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌniːdz ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.
   alt of a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle
   • Nothin' much to say I guess / You're just the same as all the rest / Been tryin' to throw your arms around the world / And a woman needs a man / Like a fish needs a bicycle / When you're tryin' to throw your arms around the world 1991 November 18, “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World”, in Bono [stage name; Paul David Hewson] (lyrics), Achtung Baby, performed by U2: