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状況と状態 - Desperation

「飢えは石の壁を壊す」や「悪魔が運転するときは必需品が必要」など、絶望を表すイギリスのことわざを詳しく見てみましょう。

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Situations & States
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

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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

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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

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any port in a storm

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

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hunger breaks stone walls

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

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scornful 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

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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

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