English / proverb
Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Severe or critical situations require extraordinary, decisive, or unconventional actions.; Extreme, dangerous, or urgent circumstances justify taking unconventional and severe actions.
In context
01
When a rude guest disrupted the banquet, the host had security escort him out, proving drastic times call for drastic measures.
02
Temporarily closing the hall was controversial, but drastic times call for drastic measures when public safety is concerned.
Synonyms
desperate conditions require bold steps,extreme remedies for extreme ills,tough decisions in hard times
Antonyms
business as usual,gentle intervention,mild response
Collocations
remember that drastic times call for drastic measures,agree drastic times call for drastic measures,declare drastic times call for drastic measures