SecretGardener
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It seems that the phrase "dire straits" makes no sense. What are "dire straits"? There is even a band named "Dire Straits".
If you think about it "dires traits" makes more sense since the phrase "dire straits" meant "a state of extreme distress" in other words if someone is in a bad position they would show "dires traits" / "dires traits" meaning traits of a person in extreme distress or traits of a dying person, mo. It seems like the "s" got misplaced.
duuude what are you smoking? Seriously, share!