English Explanatory Dictionary

dire straits

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A difficult position or situation.

Word forms

dire straits dire straights

Synonyms

ass in a sling bind bucket of syrup calvary cauldron cross cross to bear difficulty dilemma dire straits doghouse fix hole jam kettle kettle of fish ordeal pickle pinch plight predicament quandary quagmire situation spot spot of bother sticky situation sticky wicket tight spot trouble

Derived words

in dire straits
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