"a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /ə ˈwʊmən ˌniːdz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌniːdz ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ə ˈwʊmən ˌnidz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌnidz ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ [General-American]
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle
  1. Alternative form of a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle
    Sense id: en-a_woman_needs_a_man_like_a_fish_needs_a_bicycle-en-phrase-YPrYfkq1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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