in a bad way

Related to in a bad way: at least, touch base

in a bad way

1. Suffering physically or emotionally. I've been in a really bad way since the car accident. It's been nearly a month and I still can't get out of bed. I think Ashley really needs our help. She has been in a bad way ever since her mother died.

2. Functioning poorly or improperly. I tried smacking the TV, but it's in a bad way—the picture is still scrambled. I knew the car was in a bad way, but I didn't think it would just break down on my like that!

3. Struggling financially. The company used to be one of the biggest players in the industry, but it's been in a really bad way in recent years. I know their family has been in a bad way ever since Frank lost his job.

4. In a negative or critical manner or sense. Your paintings are all really familiar—not in a bad way, of course! I just mean that they remind me of experiences I've had. Unfortunately, the sequel's strange plot definitely differentiates it from its predecessor in a bad way.

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]

in a bad way

verb

See in bad shape

词组	in a bad way
释义	in a bad way Related to in a bad way: at least, touch base in a bad way 1. Suffering physically or emotionally. I've been in a really bad way since the car accident. It's been nearly a month and I still can't get out of bed. I think Ashley really needs our help. She has been in a bad way ever since her mother died. 2. Functioning poorly or improperly. I tried smacking the TV, but it's in a bad way—the picture is still scrambled. I knew the car was in a bad way, but I didn't think it would just break down on my like that! 3. Struggling financially. The company used to be one of the biggest players in the industry, but it's been in a really bad way in recent years. I know their family has been in a bad way ever since Frank lost his job. 4. In a negative or critical manner or sense. Your paintings are all really familiar—not in a bad way, of course! I just mean that they remind me of experiences I've had. Unfortunately, the sequel's strange plot definitely differentiates it from its predecessor in a bad way. See also: bad, way Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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] See also: bad, way The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in a bad way verb See in bad shape See also: bad, way McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: in bad shape aloof from be shot detached from the (outside) world emotional affair be all the worse for wear harrowing experience hold (one) at a respectful distance all the worse for wear black and blue
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