A tree planted in bad conditions will not flourish, just as a child brought up in a bad environment will not flourish.
A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying that looks like something the cat dragged in describes something in bad condition.
Today I donated some money to Yijian who is in bad condition and need others' help.
The house was dull, old-fashioned and in bad condition.
In order to concentrate the strength of tourism industry in China, the government has constructed many tourism enterprise groups, most of which are in bad condition now, because of awful management system and harsh programming.
work done for low wages in bad conditions
Pups are less likely to make a noise if they think the returns will be low—for example, with carers that are stingy or in bad condition and thus have less food to spare.
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