dire straits

Frequency: 8.518.3 per million words

Being in a very serious or terrible situation, especially a financial one.

straitADJECTIVE + NOUN

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dire

Examples (10)

  • The company found itself in dire financial straits after the recession.
  • Many families are currently in dire straits due to rising living costs.
  • Without immediate international aid, the developing nation will face dire straits.
  • The small business has been in dire straits ever since its main client withdrew.
  • Despite being in dire straits, the community rallied together to support each other.
  • A recent report highlighted that the public healthcare system is in dire straits.
  • He quickly realized he was in dire straits when his emergency savings ran dry.
  • The local charity provides assistance to individuals and families in dire straits.
  • To avoid falling into dire straits, careful budgeting and planning are essential.
  • The new government faces the daunting task of rescuing the economy from its dire straits.