Meaning of the word "needs must when the devil drives" in English

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needs must when the devil drives

US /niːdz mʌst wen ðə ˈdev.əl draɪvz/
UK /niːdz mʌst wen ðə ˈdev.əl draɪvz/
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Idiom

used to say that you must do something because it is necessary, even if you do not want to do it

Example:
I don't really want to sell the house, but needs must when the devil drives.
It's a long walk, but we have no car, so needs must when the devil drives.