/es-TAR kon el A-gwa al KWE-yo/
To be in a very difficult, urgent situation — on the verge of being overwhelmed by problems. The pressure of someone who can barely keep their head above water.
Example
"She's drowning in debt."
"The company is in dire straits — they need investment urgently."
Regional synonyms:
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/es-TAR kon el A-gwa al KWE-yo/
To be in a very difficult, urgent situation — on the verge of being overwhelmed by problems. The pressure of someone who can barely keep their head above water.
Example
"She's drowning in debt."
"The company is in dire straits — they need investment urgently."
Regional synonyms: