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Definition for want of a better in British English

for want of a better phrase

phrase
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used for saying that you cannot think of a more exact way of describing or explaining what you mean

Example

They were worried about, for want of a better word, competition from other charities.

Synonyms and related words
after all as as a matter of fact
Definition for want of a better in British English