in dire straits

短语

水深火热

别名

in dire straights

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    In a difficult position or situation.

    水深火热

    习语

词源

First use appears c. 1817. See cite below. The phrase stems from nautical terminology, where straits refers to narrow, treacherous passages of water between landmasses, posing serious navigation risks.

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