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Situações e Estados - Desespero

Mergulhe nos provérbios ingleses que retratam o desespero, como “a fome quebra paredes de pedra” e “as necessidades devem quando o diabo dirige”.

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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

necessidades devem ser quando o diabo dirige

necessidades devem ser quando o diabo dirige

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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

um homem que está se afogando se agarrará a um canudo

um homem que está se afogando se agarrará a um canudo

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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

um lobo faminto não está fixo em lugar nenhum

um lobo faminto não está fixo em lugar nenhum

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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

qualquer porto durante uma tempestade

qualquer porto durante uma tempestade

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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

a necessidade faz a velha esposa trotar

a necessidade faz a velha esposa trotar

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