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Dire straits

Dire straits Meaning & Definition
Dire straits Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dire straits?

[n] a state of extreme distress

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dire straits: desperate straits

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See Also | pass | strait | straits

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