basket case

1. Someone who is viewed as emotionally unstable and unable to function in normal situations. Sarah was so nervous on her first day of high school that she burst into tears after walking into the wrong classroom. Her classmates looked at her like she was a complete basket case.

2. A country, business, or other entity that is facing economic strife. If the unemployment rate doesn't decrease soon, the country is going to become a financial basket case.

See also: basket, case

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

basket case

Fig. a person who is a nervous wreck. (Formerly referred to a person who is physically disabled in all four limbs because of paralysis or amputation.) After that all-day meeting, I was practically a basket case. My weeks of worry were so intense that I was a real basket case afterwards.

See also: basket, case

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

basket case

A person or thing too impaired to function. For example, The stress of moving twice in one year left her a basket case, or The republics of the former Soviet Union are economic basket cases. Originating in World War I for a soldier who had lost all four limbs in combat and consequently had to be carried in a litter ("basket"), this term was then transferred to an emotionally or mentally unstable person and later to anything that failed to function. [Slang; second half of 1900s]

See also: basket, case

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a basket case

COMMON

1. If a country or organization is a basket case, its economy or finances are in a very bad state. The popular image about this region a few years ago was that it was a basket case. In the seventies, the Post Office was regarded as a basket case, doomed to decline by the competition from phone, fax and modem.

2. If a person is a basket case, they are crazy. Mary comes to work in tears every day — I tell you, she's turning into a basket case. Note: This expression was originally used to describe someone, especially a soldier, who had lost all four limbs. It may have come about because some of these people had to be carried around in baskets.

See also: basket, case

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

basket case

a person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope. informal

The expression evolved from a US slang term for a soldier who had lost all four limbs in action, and was thus unable to move independently.

2004 Royal Academy Magazine The transformation of Liverpool from urban basket case to textbook case for design-led regeneration has been one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent city history.

See also: basket, case

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˈbasket case

(informal)
1 a country or an organization whose economic situation is very bad: A few years ago, the country was an economic basket case, but now things are different.
2 a person who is slightly crazy and who has problems dealing with situations: ‘How did the interview go?’ ‘Terrible! I’m sure they thought I was a complete basket case.’

See also: basket, case

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

basket case

n. a person who is a nervous wreck. (Formerly referred to a person who is totally physically disabled.) After that meeting, I was practically a basket case.

See also: basket, case

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

basket case

An individual too impaired to function. This term dates from World War I, when it denoted a soldier who had lost both arms and legs and had to be carried off the field in a basket or litter. In civilian usage the term was applied to an emotionally unstable person who is unable to cope. Today it is used still more loosely to describe an attack of nerves, as in “The mother of the bride was a basket case.”

See also: basket, case

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a basket case
pop (one's) cork
pop cork
pop one’s cork
damaged
go mad
talk like a nut
head the ball
steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)
headcase

References in periodicals archive

Today, the entire infrastructure of the Serbian economy, already a financial basket case before the air war ever started, is being destroyed.

Genocide: this time we are to blame

"He thought it was a basket case, the Government knows it's a basket case.

Top lawyer sees major upturn in negligence cases

6 Pom pom fedora, PS12, Missguided.co.uk 3 on the make Don't buy it DIY it with these pom pom makers, PS6.95 for four, Amazon.co.uk 4 shoes these Put your best foot forward in pom pom sandals, PS65, River Island 5 8 blanket coverage Bring the style home with this pretty throw, PS85, Amara.co.uk 7 6 basket case A roomy pom pom-trimmed straw basket makes a great beach bag, PS85, Olliella.com 7 glad all over Go flat out for this trend in a pair of pom pom gladiators.

therapy

Basket Case - which tells the tale of a divorced couple reunited when their beloved family dog is taken ill - recorded the biggest loss of pounds 26,928.

Panto top earner for theatre - oh, yes it is

Imagine if English football itself - not just the players, but the whole pyramid of insecurity and anxiety that supports our national obsession - is the basket case?" - Ed Smith, writer and former Test cricketer on England's football managers.

They say

CARDIFF: New Theatre (029 2087 8889), Basket Case. 2.30pm, 7.30pm.

Entertainment guide for the weekend

The real basket case economy is that of the UK, created by Labour and perpetuated by the Con-Dems.

Bountiful basket; view Your

Then compare what has been achieved in Hartlepool, alongside what has been achieved in Redcar & Cleveland and let the people judge who is the basket case? Now who said that first?

Stop pay rises; Your say

Where were the pundits debating whether Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti is a complete basket case or whether he's just been saddled with an impossible job?

PICK OF THE DAY

This comes in line with Andrews, who has said she's been an emotional basket case since the footage entered Internet infamy last year, also seeking 335,000 dollars in restitution from Barrett.

ESPN seeking $300K as compensation from Erin Andrews stalker

And Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jack Stopforth said people should visit the city before delivering their verdict, adding: "The idea that we are still a basket case is just not true any more."

'Struggling' city report slammed

The Lonely Planet guide, which once described the second city as a "drab, grimy urban basket case", has singled out next month's Flatpack Festival as one of their must-do activities.

Flatpack Festival given thumbs up

Cllr Storey said: "Go back to the 1980s and 1990s and Liverpool was seen as a basket case. Use the name anywhere outside the UK and people still had high regard for it."

STOREY: DUMP MERSEYSIDE

The survey described Dublin as "Wall Street on the Liffey" and said in just a few decades Ireland had transformed itself from "economic basket case to Celtic brawler".

Capital tops for fun time

Consider this: The United States has virtually abandoned Argentina, whose economy shrank by 12% in 2002, not to mention Haiti, which remains an economic basket case eight years after U.S.

Washington consensus? nonsensus! U.S. President Bush said his administration would-look-south. It couldn't have done much worse. (Trade Talk)

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释义	basket case basket case 1. Someone who is viewed as emotionally unstable and unable to function in normal situations. Sarah was so nervous on her first day of high school that she burst into tears after walking into the wrong classroom. Her classmates looked at her like she was a complete basket case. 2. A country, business, or other entity that is facing economic strife. If the unemployment rate doesn't decrease soon, the country is going to become a financial basket case. See also: basket, case Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. basket case Fig. a person who is a nervous wreck. (Formerly referred to a person who is physically disabled in all four limbs because of paralysis or amputation.) After that all-day meeting, I was practically a basket case. My weeks of worry were so intense that I was a real basket case afterwards. See also: basket, case McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. basket case A person or thing too impaired to function. For example, The stress of moving twice in one year left her a basket case, or The republics of the former Soviet Union are economic basket cases. Originating in World War I for a soldier who had lost all four limbs in combat and consequently had to be carried in a litter ("basket"), this term was then transferred to an emotionally or mentally unstable person and later to anything that failed to function. [Slang; second half of 1900s] See also: basket, case The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a basket case COMMON 1. If a country or organization is a basket case, its economy or finances are in a very bad state. The popular image about this region a few years ago was that it was a basket case. In the seventies, the Post Office was regarded as a basket case, doomed to decline by the competition from phone, fax and modem. 2. If a person is a basket case, they are crazy. Mary comes to work in tears every day — I tell you, she's turning into a basket case. Note: This expression was originally used to describe someone, especially a soldier, who had lost all four limbs. It may have come about because some of these people had to be carried around in baskets. See also: basket, case Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. basket case a person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope. informal The expression evolved from a US slang term for a soldier who had lost all four limbs in action, and was thus unable to move independently. 2004 Royal Academy Magazine The transformation of Liverpool from urban basket case to textbook case for design-led regeneration has been one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent city history. See also: basket, case Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a ˈbasket case (informal) 1 a country or an organization whose economic situation is very bad: A few years ago, the country was an economic basket case, but now things are different. 2 a person who is slightly crazy and who has problems dealing with situations: ‘How did the interview go?’ ‘Terrible! I’m sure they thought I was a complete basket case.’ See also: basket, case Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary basket case n. a person who is a nervous wreck. (Formerly referred to a person who is totally physically disabled.) After that meeting, I was practically a basket case. See also: basket, case McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions basket case An individual too impaired to function. This term dates from World War I, when it denoted a soldier who had lost both arms and legs and had to be carried off the field in a basket or litter. In civilian usage the term was applied to an emotionally unstable person who is unable to cope. Today it is used still more loosely to describe an attack of nerves, as in “The mother of the bride was a basket case.” See also: basket, case The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a basket case pop (one's) cork pop cork pop one’s cork damaged go mad talk like a nut head the ball steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something) headcase References in periodicals archive Today, the entire infrastructure of the Serbian economy, already a financial basket case before the air war ever started, is being destroyed. Genocide: this time we are to blame "He thought it was a basket case, the Government knows it's a basket case. Top lawyer sees major upturn in negligence cases 6 Pom pom fedora, PS12, Missguided.co.uk 3 on the make Don't buy it DIY it with these pom pom makers, PS6.95 for four, Amazon.co.uk 4 shoes these Put your best foot forward in pom pom sandals, PS65, River Island 5 8 blanket coverage Bring the style home with this pretty throw, PS85, Amara.co.uk 7 6 basket case A roomy pom pom-trimmed straw basket makes a great beach bag, PS85, Olliella.com 7 glad all over Go flat out for this trend in a pair of pom pom gladiators. therapy Basket Case - which tells the tale of a divorced couple reunited when their beloved family dog is taken ill - recorded the biggest loss of pounds 26,928. Panto top earner for theatre - oh, yes it is Imagine if English football itself - not just the players, but the whole pyramid of insecurity and anxiety that supports our national obsession - is the basket case?" - Ed Smith, writer and former Test cricketer on England's football managers. They say CARDIFF: New Theatre (029 2087 8889), Basket Case. 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Entertainment guide for the weekend The real basket case economy is that of the UK, created by Labour and perpetuated by the Con-Dems. Bountiful basket; view Your Then compare what has been achieved in Hartlepool, alongside what has been achieved in Redcar & Cleveland and let the people judge who is the basket case? Now who said that first? Stop pay rises; Your say Where were the pundits debating whether Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti is a complete basket case or whether he's just been saddled with an impossible job? PICK OF THE DAY This comes in line with Andrews, who has said she's been an emotional basket case since the footage entered Internet infamy last year, also seeking 335,000 dollars in restitution from Barrett. ESPN seeking $300K as compensation from Erin Andrews stalker And Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jack Stopforth said people should visit the city before delivering their verdict, adding: "The idea that we are still a basket case is just not true any more." 'Struggling' city report slammed The Lonely Planet guide, which once described the second city as a "drab, grimy urban basket case", has singled out next month's Flatpack Festival as one of their must-do activities. Flatpack Festival given thumbs up Cllr Storey said: "Go back to the 1980s and 1990s and Liverpool was seen as a basket case. Use the name anywhere outside the UK and people still had high regard for it." STOREY: DUMP MERSEYSIDE The survey described Dublin as "Wall Street on the Liffey" and said in just a few decades Ireland had transformed itself from "economic basket case to Celtic brawler". Capital tops for fun time Consider this: The United States has virtually abandoned Argentina, whose economy shrank by 12% in 2002, not to mention Haiti, which remains an economic basket case eight years after U.S. Washington consensus? nonsensus! U.S. President Bush said his administration would-look-south. It couldn't have done much worse. (Trade Talk)
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