You're always there for me, so if you're ever in dire straits, just let me know and I'll come running.
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Straits
Synonyms for "straits" (101 found)
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She was in dire straits, but made a virtue out of necessity.
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Have you ever gone through the Straits of Magellan?
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If she continues to live with a man she doesn't love for his money, the day will come when she will despair and be in dire straits.
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