drastic times call for drastic measures
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Meaning · English
Synonym of desperate times call for desperate measures.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drastic times call for drastic measures” mean?
Synonym of desperate times call for desperate measures.
Is “drastic times call for drastic measures” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.