in dire straits

US /ɪn daɪər streɪts/
UK /ɪn daɪər streɪts/
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窮地に陥って, 苦境に立たされて

in a very bad or difficult situation

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After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
職を失った後、彼は窮地に陥った。
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The company is in dire straits and might have to close down.
その会社は窮地に陥っており、閉鎖しなければならないかもしれない。
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