dire straits
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Noun 1. dire straits - a state of extreme distress desperate straits straits, strait, pass - a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
oops! yes,,i know its dire straits,,,,just wasn’t checking my spelling this time.