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in dire straits
Fig. in a very serious, bad circumstance. We are nearly broke and need money for medicine. We are in dire straits. See also: dire be in dire straits to be in a very difficult or dangerous situation The earthquake and the war will leave the country in dire straits for a long time. They are in dire financial straits. See also: dire in dire straits in extreme danger or difficulty Officials in Washington say the peace process is in dire straits. Usage notes: sometimes used in the forms dire economic straits or dire financial straits: He's been out of work for eight months, and his family is in dire financial straits. See also: dire Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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