What is another word for in extremis?
Pronunciation: [ɪn ɛkstɹˈɛmɪs] (IPA) 
In extremis is a Latin phrase that refers to a situation where someone is in a critical state or at the point of death. Synonyms for this phrase include "at the brink," "on the edge," "in the final hour," "on death's door," and "in dire straits." These phrases can be used interchangeably to describe a situation where someone is in a very precarious position, such as a person hanging onto the edge of a cliff or a patient on life support in the last stages of a disease. Regardless of the situation, the common thread is that these phrases all convey a sense of urgency and impending danger.
