Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Desperate Straits.
Desperate Straits - as a noun
Example Sentences
"The family was in desperate straits after losing their jobs."
"She found herself in desperate straits when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere."
"The company's financial situation left them in desperate straits."
"During the war, many civilians were in desperate straits as they lacked access to basic necessities."
"The drought left the farmers in desperate straits as their crops withered away."