A state of affairs phrase
All the circumstances and things that are occurring at a particular time and in a specific place.
We are trained to deal with these states of affairs.
Such a dangerous state of affairs requires immediate action.
The passing score is 80 and I got 79! What an unlucky state of affairs!
Used to say that somebody is in a better or worse situation.
Used to talk about a situation which begins to worsen
The opposite or contrary aspect of a matter or a situation
A tumultuous or terrible situation.
In consideration of what affects a situation
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.