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Pretty pass
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une situation désagréable, un état difficile
a situation or state that is very undesirable or difficult
Idiom
Informal
Old useWhat is the origin of the idiom "pretty pass" and when to use it?
The expression "pretty pass" is a somewhat old-fashioned idiomatic phrase used to describe a situation that is undesirable, troublesome, or in a state of disorder. It conveys a sense of something being less than satisfactory or ideal. While the exact origin is not well-documented, the phrase has been in use for many years.
Example
The sudden downpour during the picnic made for a pretty pass, with everyone scrambling for cover.
La soudaine averse pendant le pique-nique a donné lieu à une situation désagréable, un état difficile, avec tout le monde courant à la recherche d'un abri.
After a series of unfortunate events, the project was in a pretty pass, and the team had to work hard to get back on track.
Après une série d'événements malheureux, le projet était dans une situation désagréable, et l'équipe devait travailler dur pour revenir sur la bonne voie.
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