be in a state
be in a state
1. To be agitated, anxious, or upset. Tommy's been in a state ever since we took his video games away from him.
2. To be chaotic, unruly, or disheveled; to be very messy or untidy. I'd invite you in for a cup of tea, but the house is in a state at the moment. My hair was in a state when I woke up this morning, and I haven't been able to do anything with it all day!
See also: state
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be in a ˈstate
,get into a ˈstate
(informal)1 be/get worried, nervous or upset: Her husband was injured in a car crash yesterday, so she’s in a terrible state. He got into a state over his driving test.
2 be/get dirty or untidy: This house is in a real state! OPPOSITE: be/look a picture
See also: state
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in a state
- ever more
- ever more...
- climb the wall(s), to
- fomp
- frost (someone)
- frosted
- cat on a hot tin roof, like a
- be in a tizzle
- be on the scrounge (for something)