Cómo Pronunciar "in dire straits"
expression
in DYE-ur STRAYTS
in DYE-uh STRAYTS
Definición
Used to describe a situation where someone is in serious trouble or facing very difficult circumstances, often financially or emotionally.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdaɪɝ/, /ˈdaɪɹ/ /ˈstɹeɪts
Inglés Británico
ˈɪn/ /dˈaɪə/ /stɹˈeɪts
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
in DYE-ur STRAYTS
UK
in DYE-uh STRAYTS
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After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
The company is in dire straits and might close soon.
Families in dire straits need urgent help.
We were in dire straits after the storm destroyed our home.