get into difficulty
Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words
To start being in a situation with problems, especially financial ones.
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- The company got into financial difficulty due to the unexpected economic downturn.
- If you see a swimmer who seems to have gotten into difficulty, call for help immediately.
- Many startups get into difficulty because they scale too quickly.
- The expedition team got into difficulties when their equipment failed in the extreme cold.
- We knew the project would get into difficulty without proper management.
- He got into difficulty with the authorities for not having the correct permits.
- Pay close attention to the warning signs so you can avoid getting into difficulty later on.
- The ship got into difficulty during the storm and sent out a distress signal.
- Without a clear budget, it's very easy for a household to get into financial difficulty.
- The government's new policy might get into difficulty when it faces public opposition.