Phrases Phrases for Emergencies or Help

It's a critical situation.

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Meaning

The situation is extremely serious and requires urgent action.

Example sentences

John: The dam is about to burst!

Alice: Oh no! It's a critical situation. We need to evacuate everyone immediately.

John: I've already started alerting the residents.

Alice: Good. We need to act fast. This is truly a critical situation and we need to coordinate our efforts quickly.