Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In dire straits
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Very bad situation i.e. option 4.
- The meaning of the idiom in dire straits is in a very bad situation that is difficult to fix: These kids are in dire straits, and the schools are doing nothing to help them.
- Hence, the correct answer would be Very bad situation.