in a bad way

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Explanation of "In a Bad Way"

The phrase "in a bad way" means that someone or something is experiencing difficulties or problems. It can be used in different contexts, such as feeling unwell, facing financial troubles, or being in a difficult situation.

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Adjective

1. facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
   • distressed companies need loans and technical advice
   • financially hard-pressed Mexican hotels are lowering their prices
   • we were hard put to meet the mortgage payment
   • found themselves in a bad way financially

Synonyms

• distressed
• hard-pressed
• hard put
• in a bad way