parlous straits ( synonym found)
Definition of parlous straits:

(adj) : lying flat, facedown
"the prisoners were prostrate on the ground."
(v) : to lay flat or facedown, prone; flatten (often reflexive); to be emotionally devastated
"1945 Finally almost the whole world was combined against the evil-doers, who are now prostrate before us. -- Winston Churchill, VE Day speech from House of Commons, May 8, 1945"
Definition of parlous straits:

(adj) : lying flat, facedown
"the prisoners were prostrate on the ground."
(v) : to lay flat or facedown, prone; flatten (often reflexive); to be emotionally devastated
"1945 Finally almost the whole world was combined against the evil-doers, who are now prostrate before us. -- Winston Churchill, VE Day speech from House of Commons, May 8, 1945"
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