in bad shape
in bad shape
1. Suffering physically or emotionally. I've been in really bad shape 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 shape ever since her mother died.
2. Lacking physical fitness. Working behind a desk for 10 years has left me in pretty bad shape. I can't even get to the top of the stairs anymore without getting winded!
3. Functioning poorly. I tried smacking the TV, but it's in bad shape—the picture is still scrambled. I knew the car was in bad shape, but I didn't think it would just break down on my like that!
4. Struggling financially. The company used to be one of the biggest players in the industry, but it's been in really bad shape in recent years. I know their family has been in bad shape ever since Frank lost his job.
See also: bad, shape
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in bad shape
and in a bad way1. Lit. injured or debilitated in any manner. Fred had a little accident, and he's in bad shape. Tom needs exercise. He's in bad shape.
2. pregnant. Jill's in bad shape again, I hear. Yup, she's in bad shape all right—about three months in bad shape.
3. Fig. Inf. intoxicated. Two glasses of that stuff and I'm in really bad shape. Fred is in bad shape. I think he's going to toss his cookies.
See also: bad, shape
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in bad shape
and in a bad way1. mod. injured or debilitated in any manner. Tom needs exercise. He’s in bad shape.
2. mod. pregnant. Yup, she’s in bad shape all right—about three months in bad shape.
3. mod. alcohol intoxicated. Two glasses of that stuff and I’m really in a bad way.
See also: bad, shape
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- in a bad way
- 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