Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The office management was in dire straits after the financial crash.

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: In dire straits means to be in a very difficult, serious, or dangerous situation. (बहुत बुरी स्थिति में होना)
Example: After losing his job and house, he was in dire straits.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Down in the dumps – To be very sad or depressed.
· On the ropes – In a bad or failing situation.
· At one’s wit’s end – To be very worried or confused.
Other options are incorrect because:
• (a) Opposite meaning – it's about difficulty, not happiness.
• (c) Not contextually related to being in trouble.
• (d) Has a different metaphorical implication.