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
EsmÉ	es-MAY (Dutch)	English, Dutch
Arline	ahr-LEEN	English
Fenton	FEN-tən	English
Russ	[rʌs]
Wazo	-	Ancient Germanic
Karma	-	Bhutanese