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Situaties en Toestanden - Wanhoop

Duik in Engelse spreekwoorden die wanhoop verbeelden, zoals "honger breekt stenen muren" en "behoeften moeten wanneer de duivel rijdt".

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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

behoeften moeten als de duivel rijdt

behoeften moeten als de duivel rijdt

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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

een drenkeling zal zich aan een rietje vastgrijpen

een drenkeling zal zich aan een rietje vastgrijpen

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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

een hongerige wolf zit nergens vast

een hongerige wolf zit nergens vast

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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

elke haven in een storm

elke haven in een storm

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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

De behoefte doet de oude vrouw draven

De behoefte doet de oude vrouw draven

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