# in der Not schmeckt die Wurst auch ohne Brot

in der Not schmeckt die Wurst auch ohne Brot is a German expression meaning “Expresses that the lack of something is a marginal issue, because what is there is still very good.”.

## Meanings

1. _humorous_ Expresses that the lack of something is a marginal issue, because what is there is still very good.
   - „Ich habe leider nur Crémant und keinen Champagner!“ – „Naja, in der Not schmeckt die Wurst auch ohne Brot!“ — “Unfortunately I only have crémant instead of real champagne!” – “Ah well, if there’s no bread, one must eat sausage without it!”
2. _humorous_ Said when someone eats some fine food pure without the usual side dish.
3. _rare · with the sense of the original saying_ beggars can't be choosers

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