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2022-02-22 10:02
A state of affairs phrase
All the circumstances and things that are occurring at a particular time and in a specific place.
We are trained to deal with these states of affairs.
Such a dangerous state of affairs requires immediate action.
The passing score is 80 and I got 79! What an unlucky state of affairs!
Used to say that somebody is in a better or worse situation.
Used to talk about a situation which begins to worsen
The opposite or contrary aspect of a matter or a situation
A tumultuous or terrible situation.
In consideration of what affects a situation
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. Doing something extremely well
2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner
1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.
2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?
Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!
