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dire straits

 

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Noun dire straits has 1 sense
  1. desperate straits, dire straits - a state of extreme distress
    --1 is a kind of pass, strait, straits

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Dire Straits

Noun - Plural form: ·dire straits·

Definition: A difficult or dangerous situation that is challenging to overcome.

Sample Sentence: 1. Being deep in debt left them in dire straits.

Sample Sentence: 2. The unexpected loss of their star player put the team in dire straits.

Proper Noun - Band Name: Dire Straits

Definition: A popular British rock band formed in 1977, known for their hits such as "Sultans of Swing" and "Money for Nothing".

Sample Sentence: 1. I'm a big fan of Dire Straits and have all of their albums in my collection.

Sample Sentence: 2. You should listen to Dire Straits if you appreciate classic rock music.

Proper Noun - Financial Term: Dire Straits

Definition: A state of financial distress or bankruptcy.

Sample Sentence: 1. The company's mismanagement left them in dire straits, eventually leading to their closure.

Sample Sentence: 2. The economic crisis left many families in dire straits, struggling to make ends meet.

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