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in bad nick
[短语]
in a very unfavorable or disadvantageous condition
Ex: The athlete 's performance in poor nick during the competition , showing signs of fatigue and lack of preparation .
cracked up to be
[短语]
used to say that a person or thing is not as good as other people say they are
Ex: The highly anticipated movie did n't live up to the hype ; it was n't as exciting as it cracked up to be.
a thing that is less desirable or has a lower quality or price than what was mentioned
Ex: The local diner is the poor man 's gourmet restaurant , offering affordable meals but lacking in culinary finesse .
worse for wear
[短语]
in a very bad physical condition due to being used for an extended period of time
Ex: The old wooden chair had served its purpose for decades but was worse for wear, with chipped paint and a wobbly frame .
used to suggest someone that a particular course of action or choice is better than what they think, even though it is still bad
beyond recall
[短语]
used to refer to something that cannot be restored to its original or previous condition
(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out
Ex: Last year , her dress out at the elbows, exhibiting signs of wear with worn patches and loose threads .
on the blink
[短语]
used to refer to machinary that is not functioning properly or at all
Ex: The streetlights in the neighborhood have on the blink for days , posing a safety concern .
down at heel
[短语]
looking cheap, worn, or filthy
Ex: After losing his job , he down at heel, unable to afford new clothes .
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