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
| Idioms: in a bad way |
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
suffering severe physical strain or distress
Synonyms: stressed, distressed
Meaning #2:
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
Synonyms: distressed, hard-pressed, hard put, in trouble
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