Meaning of the word "need makes the old wife trot" in English
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need makes the old wife trot
US /niːd meɪks ði oʊld waɪf trɑːt/
UK /niːd meɪks ði əʊld waɪf trɒt/
Idiom
necessity or extreme need can force even the most unlikely or reluctant person to take action
Example:
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He never wanted to work overtime, but with the bills piling up, need makes the old wife trot.
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I didn't think I could fix the engine myself, but need makes the old wife trot.