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in dire straights

in dire straights is the misspelling of in dire straits.

Origin of in dire straights

This misspelling first appears c. 1900. See cite below.

Questions about in dire straights

What is in dire straights the misspelling of?
In dire straights is the misspelling of in dire straits.

Words near in dire straights in the dictionary

  1. in Dickie's meadow
  2. in dictione
  3. in dies
  4. in difficulties
  5. in difficulty
  6. in dire straights
  7. in disguise
  8. in doubt
  9. in drawing
  10. in drink
  11. in droves

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