Meaning of the word "hunger breaks stone walls" in English
What does "hunger breaks stone walls" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hunger breaks stone walls
US /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ breɪks stoʊn wɔːlz/
UK /ˈhʌŋ.ɡə breɪks stəʊn wɔːlz/
Idiom
a person who is desperate or extremely hungry will do anything to satisfy their needs, even overcoming great obstacles
Example:
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The refugees showed incredible resourcefulness to survive; truly, hunger breaks stone walls.
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He worked three jobs to feed his family because hunger breaks stone walls.
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