in poor/bad (etc.) condition

idiom

: 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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Of the nation's rural roadways, 12% are in poor condition, and one in twelve rural bridges need rehabilitation, repair or replacement. —

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Oct. 2024 Eight bridges in poor condition cross Nashville's interstates, and six cross railroad tracks. —

Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024 According to the amendment, the city has 466 miles of roadway considered to be in poor condition. —

Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025 Old chimneys or those in poor condition require more frequent inspection and possibly more frequent cleaning, as cracks, loose mortar, and other deterioration could compromise the chimney and worsen the soot and creosote buildup. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in poor/bad (etc.) condition

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