in dire straits
US /ɪn daɪər streɪts/
UK /ɪn daɪər streɪts/
1.
dalam kesulitan besar, dalam keadaan genting
in a very bad or difficult situation
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After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
Setelah kehilangan pekerjaannya, dia mendapati dirinya dalam kesulitan besar.
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The company is in dire straits and might have to close down.
Perusahaan itu dalam kesulitan besar dan mungkin harus tutup.