Are in a sorry state In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "are in a sorry state", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2022-03-02 06:03

Be in a sorry state phrase informal

To be in an extremely poor, miserable, or tragic state or situation.

The refugees were in a sorry state. We decided to distribute warm clothing and food to them.

Although this road has been in a sorry state for a long time, it hasn't been repaired.

The book was in a sorry state – 16 pages missing – 49 to 64.

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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