Idioms

in bad circumstances

in bad circumstances

In a negative, unpleasant situation, especially financially. I'm glad to hear those kids are getting some help—they've been in bad circumstances since their mother died. Are we in bad circumstances, Pop? Is the bank going to take the house? The business is in bad circumstances, I'm afraid. I just don't have the money to keep it going.

See also: bad, circumstance

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