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परिस्थितियाँ और अवस्थाएँ - Desperation

निराशा को दर्शाने वाले अंग्रेजी कहावतों में गोता लगाएं, जैसे 'भूख पत्थर की दीवारें तोड़ देती है' और 'जब शैतान चलाता है तो जरूरत होती है'।

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needs must when the devil drives

used to imply that in desperate times, one must take drastic action regardless of how difficult or unpleasant it may be

Ex: Needs must when the devil drives, so against my will I accepted the unpleasant job to pay the bills.
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a drowning man will clutch at a straw

used to suggest that when people are facing a crisis or are in danger, they will try anything to save themselves, even if their efforts are unlikely to succeed

Ex: Acknowledging that a drowning man will clutch at a straw, the defendant grasped at the flimsy alibi even though it appeared implausible, hoping it might provide some reprieve from the charges against him.
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a hungry wolf is fixed to no place

used for saying that a desperate person will constantly seek opportunities and resources wherever they can find them in order to meet their needs

Ex: My ragged friend explained that a hungry wolf is fixed to no place, apologizing for not staying in touch but saying he drifted wherever he could find work or means of shelter.
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any port in a storm
any port in a storm
[वाक्य]

used to imply that in a difficult or dangerous situation, one is willing to accept any help or take any refuge that is available, even if it is not ideal

Ex: In the midst of the pandemic, many businesses had to adapt quickly and embrace online sales, realizing that it was "any port in a storm" to survive the economic challenges.
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hunger breaks stone walls
hunger breaks stone walls
[वाक्य]

used to imply that when someone is extremely hungry or desperate, they will find a way to satisfy their needs even if it seems impossible

Ex: When supplies ran low during the mountaineering expedition, the climbers realized that hunger breaks stone walls and undertook increasingly dangerous descents to forage for food.
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(scornful|hungry) dogs will eat dirty puddings

used to imply that when people are facing an emergency or a crisis situation, they are willing to do things they would normally consider beneath them or that go against their usual values or beliefs

Ex: The politician had always claimed to be a man of principle, but when his career was on the line, he was willing to make deals with unsavory characters.It seems that scornful dogs will eat dirty puddings when their power is at stake.
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need makes the old wife trot

used to suggest that when people have an important and urgent need, regardless of their age or other limitations, they can find a way to overcome those limitations and work hard to meet that need

Ex: John's elderly mother rarely left the house anymore, but when his car broke down and he needed a ride, suddenly she was up and out the door.Need makes the old wife trot.
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