Como Pronunciar "dire straits"
expression
DY-er STRAYTS
DY-uh STRAYTS
Definição
To be in dire straits means to be in a very difficult, dangerous, or serious situation, often with money or basic needs.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈdaɪɝ/, /ˈdaɪɹ/ /ˈstɹeɪts
Inglês Britânico
dˈaɪə/ /stɹˈeɪts
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
DY-er STRAYTS
UK
DY-uh STRAYTS
Ouça em Contexto
His family was in dire straits after he lost his job.
Many businesses are in dire straits this year.
They found themselves in dire straits with no money left.
We were in dire straits until my friend lent us some cash.