in poor/bad (etc.) condition

phrase

: not strong and not ready to work or play a sport
She hasn't been taking care of herself and is in poor condition.

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“In poor/bad (etc.) condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20poor%2Fbad%20%28etc.%29%20condition. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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