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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Examples (10)

  • 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.