desperate straits

Examples (10)

• The small company found itself in desperate straits after losing its biggest client.
• Many families are now in desperate straits due to the rising cost of living.
• Without immediate aid, the war-torn region will fall into even more desperate straits.
• He realized his career was in desperate straits when he was passed over for promotion again.
• The charity works to help those in desperate straits, providing food and shelter.
• After several crop failures, the farmers were in desperate straits and needed government assistance.
• The country's economy is in desperate straits, with high unemployment and inflation.
• They tried to save the project, but it was already in desperate straits.
• Despite being in desperate straits, she refused to give up hope.
• The explorers, low on supplies, faced desperate straits deep in the wilderness.