be in dire straits

To be in a very bleak or grim situation. All of those recent layoffs indicate that the company is in dire straits. I was in dire straits there for awhile, but I'm feeling much better after my hospital stay.

be in dire straits

to be in a very difficult or dangerous situation The earthquake and the war will leave the country in dire straits for a long time. They are in dire financial straits.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Auxentius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Kirsikka	KEER-seek-kah	Finnish
Alwilda	-	History
Mayra	-	Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Hecuba	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Etsuko	e-tsoo-ko	Japanese