In ….. straits

Can you complete this English expression? It means “in a very bad situation”.

In …… straits

a) curl

b) tough

c) dire

d) worsened

The answer is below!

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Answer: c) dire

In dire straits!

Example: “I was in dire straits when I lost my job.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading