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    in dire straits

    US /ɪn ˈdaɪɚ streɪts/

    ・

    UK /in ˈdaiə streits/

    C1
    idm.Experiencing serious financial or other troubles.
    After losing his job, he was in dire straits financially.

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    Why Russia's war machine is running out of steam | DW News

    12:22Why Russia's war machine is running out of steam | DW News
    • The government is in dire straits to balance its books, but it manages.

      The government is in dire straits to balance its books, but it manages.

    • So the bottom line is: economy is slowing down, the government is in dire straits to, mm, balance its books,

      So the bottom line is: economy is slowing down, the government is in dire straits to, mm, balance its books,

    B1

    Top 10 Facts About Apple Computers You Never Knew

    15:57Top 10 Facts About Apple Computers You Never Knew
    • In 1997, Apple was in dire straits.

      In 1997, Apple was in dire straits.

    • In 1997, Apple was in dire straits.

      In 1997, Apple was in dire straits.

    B1

    Tony Robbins & Marie Forleo: What It Takes To Have an Extraordinary Life

    59:51Tony Robbins & Marie Forleo: What It Takes To Have an Extraordinary Life
    • in this film, as you know, that are in dire straits. And we have people there that are

      in this film, as you know, that are in dire straits. And we have people there that are

    • and there's people in this film, as you know, that are in dire straits.

      and there's people in this film, as you know, that are in dire straits.

    A2

    The Art of War Audiobook by Sun Tzu

    49:03The Art of War Audiobook by Sun Tzu
    • opponents will be in dire straits.

      opponents will be in dire straits.

    • If we are able thus to attack an inferior force with a superior one, our opponents will be in dire straits.

      If we are able thus to attack an inferior force with a superior one, our opponents will be in dire straits.

    B2

    The History of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish

    04:14The History of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish
    • March 1962, Lou is in dire straits.

      March 1962, Lou is in dire straits.

    B2