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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
Amber['æmbə]
Elke (1)EL-kə (Dutch)Dutch, German, Frisian
Balderstone['bɔ:ldəstəun]
Peterson['pi:təsn]
Kelia-English (Rare)
BrockBRAHKEnglish
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