for want of

Meaning

1. for (the) want of sth

   because of a lack of sth; because sth is not available

   The project failed for want of financial backing.

In the movies · 1,121

• No, not for want of trying.Robin Hood2018
• Yeah, but not for want of trying.All of Us Strangers2023
• Well, sir for want of other idleness, I'll bide your proof.Twelfth Night2012
• They wanted this.Men in Black: International2019
• You want to... You want to hear a story?Drive2011
• I wanted to.Kingsman: The Secret Service2014
• It's me that they want.Avatar: The Way of Water2022
• - I want a reindeer! - You want a reindeer?The Christmas Chronicles2018

Learn it in full scenes

• All of Us Strangers2023
  • Harry Knocks on Adam's Door
  • Adam Visits His Parents' Old House
  • Harry Comes Round to Drink
• Twelfth Night2012
  • Orsino's Speech on Music and Love
  • Viola Disguises Herself as a Man
  • Sir Andrew Boasts About Dancing

From the same entry

• not want to know
• want rid of
• what do you want
• have none of
• have no part in
• have no truck with
• waste not, want not
• have it both ways
• want for
• want from of
• want in
• want in