a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle

a wo·man needs a man like a fish needs a bi·cyc·le
UK/ə ˈwʊmən ˌniːdz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌniːdz ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/US/ə ˈwʊmən ˌnidz ə ˈmæn laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ ˌnidz ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/

A form of a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle — A woman is capable of living a complete and independent life without a man.

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  1. alternativeAlternative form 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
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