in dire straits or need
in dire straits or need
Meaning
- experience difficult financial conditions or circumstances
- in a very serious, bad circumstance
- in extreme danger or difficulty
- causing or involving great fear or suffering
Example Sentences
- The earthquake and the drought left the region in dire straits for a long time.
- I am totally broke and need help to buy some food for my children. We are in dire straits.
- After the death of her father, little girl in dire need.
- Last night everything burned in the factory of a successful business man now he is in dire straits.
Origin
1560–70;
Latin dīrus worried, ill-fated.
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I have a doubt. Consider the following statement :- "When his political opponent countered him with by presenting the facts he had nothing to say" Can this person be said to be in Dire Strait? Please reply anyone.
- Nishant Sambyal October 31, 2020