What does it means "to use an ice cream"? [duplicate]
The phrase, is an idiom and is informal in use. According the Cambridge Dictionary,
used to say that you would like something:
Examples:
- I could use some help putting these decorations up if you're not too busy.
- "Can I get you anything?" "Thanks. I could use a drink."
used to say that something or someone needs something:
Examples:
- Their website could use an upgrade.
- He could use a new suit for work.
In the phrase, "I could really use a drink," the speaker means to say that he/she really wants to have a drink. You cannot say "using drink" for this purpose.
Note: This is applicable to both British and American English. Only that in AmE, it is not considered informal.
It's an idiom. Here, it means the person needs or wants a drink (probably alcoholic beverages)
Could use — Cambridge
(also could do with)
to need or want something
"I could use some help over here!"
"You could do with a haircut."