ni2 12-13/3/14

need somebody to do something

I need you to help me with the cooking.

 NEED

used when saying that something should have something done to it, or has to have something done to it

Something needs doing

The house needed painting.

Does this shirt need ironing?

Something needs to be checked/cleaned/done etc

The engine will need to be completely checked.

The pie doesn't need to be refrigerated.

Need a (good) wash/clean/cut etc (=ought to be washed, cleaned etc)

His hair needs a wash.

We need our homework (to be) revised (by s1)

En suite /ˌɒnˈswiːt/ adjective

UK An en suite bathroom is directly connected to a bedroom. 

We need 3 days for the floor to be changed

It’s about half the size of mine.

It’s a wee bit (= a little bit) smaller.

… and though it’s hot in the summer you get a refreshing current of air.