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Hello! Welcome to Nolza Talk!

I’m Becky, an American tutor, with loads of useful expressions to share with you!

So listen carefully, and your English will improve like magic!

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Today's expression is:  TO BE A BASKET CASE

It means:  One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress, or exhaustion.

Here are 2 examples of the expression, TO BE A BASKET CASE:

Example #1:  After he lost all of his money gambling, Bill was a basket case.  

Example #2:  You should have seen me on my wedding day!  I was a complete basket case! 

Well, that’s all for today. 

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And hope you enjoyed “The Expression of the Day”!  

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