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Rarebasket case
The correct spelling is basket case.
How to pronounce basket case
noun
Say it like: Bas-ket- ca-se
The correct spelling is basket case. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion. For example: "She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding."
Usage Examples
“She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding.”
“Some countries are breadbaskets, others basket cases.”
Definition
noun
- 1.One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.
- 2.An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).
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