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dire straits

/ˈdaɪə streɪts/

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/ˈdaɪə streɪts/C1formal
  • ruВыражение, описывающее очень трудную, опасную или отчаянную ситуацию, часто связанную с финансовыми трудностями или серьёзными проблемами.

An expression describing a very difficult, dangerous, or desperate situation, often involving financial hardship or serious trouble.

  1. Extreme difficulty or dangerB2formal

    A situation of great trouble, difficulty, or danger.

    ruКрайняя трудность или опасность

    • The company is in dire straits after losing its biggest client.
    • The flood left many families in dire straits.
    • He found himself in dire straits financially.