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Ситуации и Состояния - Desperation

Погрузитесь в английские пословицы, изображающие отчаяние, такие как 'голод ломает каменные стены' и 'нужда заставит и черта молиться'.

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needs must when the devil drives
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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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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
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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 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
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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
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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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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.
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need makes the old wife trot
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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.
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