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Short for needs must when the devil drives.

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Source Word

needs must

abbreviation alt-of

Short for needs must when the devil drives.

Japanese Meaning

必要なときには、どんな手段もいやしくも講じるしかない、やむを得ず仕方なく行動せざるを得ない状況を表す。 / 緊急や切羽詰まった状況になると、普段は控える行動も容認されるという意味。

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He shrugged and muttered 'needs must' before agreeing to the risky plan.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼は肩をすくめて「やむを得ない」とつぶやき、危険な計画に同意した。

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Short for needs must when the devil drives.

“Needs must,” and the haughty summons of Britain rings even in the impregnable heart of Thibet. This is the mission of Empire, the will of a dominant people bent on advancing the interests of trade.

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