You will be in dire straits if you do not learn your vocabulary words.
what was so dire ? The surgery was very dire .
The etyomology of the phrase "dire straits" is believed to have been started in the 15th century from the many straits around the world that sailors needed to navigate their vessels through. It took experience and a steady hand to make safe passage through the straits. Often the attempt would be difficult and perilous and could lead to a shipwreck. Eventually any difficult or perilous situation could be referred to as being in "dire straits". -Mr. Mark Frees professor of naval history
It was horrendous how a dire threat like that could send me over the edge.
That young lady persevered despite her dire circumstances.
The shed is in a dire need of repair.This is a dire warning to do as you are told!The coal industry is in dire straits these days.The hotel we stayed in was dire and in a very dire need of redecoration!
The company is in dire straits. The dire situation kept the lifeboat's occupants quiet.
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Why Worry - Dire Straits song - was created in 1984-11.
Brothers in Arms - Dire Straits album - was created in 1984-11.
Tunnel of Love - Dire Straits song - was created on 1980-08-25.
Love over Gold - Dire Straits song - was created in 1984.
Michael Oldfield has written: 'Dire Straits' -- subject(s): Dire Straits (Musical group)
Dire Straits On the Night - 1993 V is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
David Knopfler and Pick Withers left Dire Straits to branch out on their own.
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