desperate measures



desperate measures

Extreme and undesirable actions taken as a solution to a problem that cannot be resolved by ordinary means. With his job gone and debt mounting, John was forced to take desperate measures to keep his home.
See also: desperate, measure

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zakiyya-Arabic
Nelinho-Portuguese
Gautselin-Ancient Germanic
NioclÁSNIK-lahsIrish
RuaidrÍ-Irish
Shadiya-Arabic