Idiom: in a bad way
Meaning
Idiom: in a bad way
- in a very serious condition
- very ill
Example sentences
— My grandma’s been in a bad way since my grandfather died last month.
— My roommate's in a bad way since he started doing drugs.
— We rescued some dogs from a puppy mill and most of them are in a bad way and will require veterinarian care.
— My mother is really in a bad way these days. Her rheumatoid arthritis is frequently flaring up and she's in so much pain.
— I had to take family medical leave because my daughter is in a bad way since she was in a serious car accident.
— Thank God for crowdfunding. My next door neighbor was in a bad way and didn't have health insurance but we were able to raise $75,000 so he could have an operation.
— I'm not sure why but I've been in a bad way for a few weeks and I think it's time I go see a doctor.
— How long has your wife been in a bad way? I feel so sorry that I didn't know she was in the hospital or I would have visited her by now.
Synonyms
- a shadow of one's former self
- out of commission
- out of sorts
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