are in dire straits definition?
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Definition of in dire straits. : in a very bad or difficult situation With its best player out of the game, the team found itself in dire straits.
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verb (used without object), in·quired, in·quir·ing. to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person. to make investigation (usually followed by into): to inquire into the incident.
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The idiom drastic times call for drastic measures means that when you face extreme and undesirable situations, it is sometimes necessary to take extreme actions. Desperate times call for desperate measures is another variation of the idiom.
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Definition of in the nick of time. informal. : just before the last moment when something can be changed or something bad will happen He decided to go just in the nick of time. The ambulance arrived in the nick of time.
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adjective, rock·i·er, rock·i·est. inclined or likely to rock; tottering; shaky; unsteady. difficult or uncertain; full of hazards or obstacles: a business with a rocky future.
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(idiomatic) To change one's plan or approach when an effort is already underway or at another inopportune time.
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adj. 1 courageous, confident, and fearless; ready to take risks. 2 showing or requiring courage. a bold plan. 3 immodest or impudent.
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Out of pocket. The phrase out of pocket has at least three definitions: It's a phrasal adjective or adverbial phrase meaning paid in cash or paid without expectation of reimbursement. It means out of reach, especially while shirking one's official duties. It means out of or deprived of money.
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verb. a. A place where two or more roads meet. b. A small, usually rural community situated at an intersection of two or more roads: asked for directions at a remote crossroads.
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in the worst way (not comparable) (chiefly US and Canada, idiomatic) Urgently; desperately; to an extreme degree. I need a drink of water in the worst way.
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inroad. (n.) The entrance of an enemy into a country with purposes of hostility; a sudden or desultory incursion or invasion; raid; encroachment.
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1. To flee or depart very suddenly and hurriedly along with someone else. Harry ran away with a group of troublemakers from his school, so there's no telling what he's up to at the moment.
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Also, at a crossroads. At a point of decision or a critical juncture, as in Because of the proposed merger, the company is standing at the crossroads. This phrase, based on the importance accorded to the intersection of two roads since ancient times, has also been used figuratively just about as long.
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(figurative, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult. He is not a particularly talented builder, but when push comes to shove, he can usually get the job done.
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Definition of in limbo. 1 : in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions. 2 : in an uncertain or undecided state or condition After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.
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informal. to go away from a difficult situation in order to avoid trouble: Dad's really angry with you, so you'd better make yourself scarce.
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: in very bad condition because of age or lack of care. : in poor health or physical condition : worn-out or exhausted.