Situazioni e Stati - Disperazione

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

i bisogni devono quando il diavolo guida

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

un uomo che sta annegando si aggrapperà a una pagliuzza

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

un lupo affamato non è fissato in nessun luogo

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

qualsiasi porto in tempesta

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

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

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

il bisogno fa trotterellare la vecchia moglie