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
Len	LEN	English
Yanko	-	Bulgarian
Friso	-	Frisian
Ovidiu	-	Romanian
Miles	MIELZ, MIE-əlz	English
Johnie	JAHN-ee	English