Dire Straits (Noun)
Meaning
A state of extreme distress.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The family was in dire straits after losing their home in the hurricane and struggling to find a new place to live.
- The company was in dire straits financially and was on the verge of bankruptcy before the investor stepped in.
- After losing her job and her partner leaving her, Sarah found herself in dire straits and had to rely on friends and family for support.
- The small town was in dire straits after the factory closed down, leaving many residents without a source of income.
- The refugees were in dire straits, having fled their war-torn country with little more than the clothes on their backs and no clear future ahead.