Meaning of 'Basket case'
What does the saying 'Basket case' mean?
Idiom: Basket case
Meaning:
If something is a basket case, it is so bad that it cannot be helped.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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