want for nothing

Idioms  

1. Not lack any necessities or comforts, as in He saw to it that his mother wanted for nothing. This term uses want in the sense of “lack.” “Mid-1600s”

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want for nothing

What’s important is that Preston is a man who values land, space and freedom, ensuring that at the same time, his wife and daughters want for nothing.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026

"My own grandchildren want for nothing, with their own phones and gadgets and loads of Lego," she said.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025

He argued he can make that happen because he has created a trust in their name, he has a surrogate, he will father them, he will take responsibility; they will want for nothing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

Her 17-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son want for nothing, she said.

From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2023

Ash was left behind, for Lord Rowan had assured Ana that she would want for nothing during her visit.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

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