Meaning of the word "desperate times call for desperate measures" in English
What does "desperate times call for desperate measures" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
desperate times call for desperate measures
US /ˈdes.pər.ət taɪmz kɔːl fɔːr ˈdes.pər.ət ˈmeʒ.ərz/
UK /ˈdes.pər.ət taɪmz kɔːl fɔː ˈdes.pər.ət ˈmeʒ.əz/
Idiom
actions that might seem extreme under normal circumstances are necessary during very difficult situations
Example:
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The company had to lay off half its staff; desperate times call for desperate measures.
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He sold his house to pay for the surgery, because desperate times call for desperate measures.