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Describing Qualities - Poor Quality or Condition

Explore English idioms regarding poor quality or condition with examples like "worse for wear" and "beyond recall".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

acceptable, but not exceptional

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to fail to fulfill one's expectations

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in bad nick
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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something that is done vey poorly

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used to suggest someone that a particular course of action or choice is better than what they think, even though it is still bad

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used to refer to something that cannot be restored to its original or previous condition

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(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 .
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at a low ebb
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in a depressed, bad, or weakened state

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on the blink
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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 .
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unable to operate normally for a limited time

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(of a machine) to fail to work properly

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down at heel
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looking cheap, worn, or filthy

Ex: After losing his job , he down at heel, unable to afford new clothes .
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