a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ə ˈwʊmən ˌniːdz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌniːdz ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ə ˈwʊmən ˌnidz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌnidz ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/
• Hyphenation: a wo‧man needs a man like a fish needs a bi‧cyc‧le

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
   • 1991 November 18, “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World”, in Bono [stage name; Paul David Hewson] (lyrics), Achtung Baby, performed by U2:

     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