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in a bad way

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in a bad way

having difficulties We were in a bad way until Sergio joined the team, and then we began to win our games.

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in a bad way

In trouble; also, deteriorating. For example, If he can't get that bank loan he'll be in a bad way, or The business is in a bad way, with profits declining every month. [Early 1800s]

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in a bad way

verb

See in bad shape

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