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Pretty pass
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situazione sgradevole
a situation or state that is very undesirable or difficult
What 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.
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The family's disagreement over the inheritance had led to a pretty pass, straining their relationships.
Discovering the extent of the financial mismanagement put the organization in a pretty pass, necessitating immediate action.
The city's traffic congestion had reached a pretty pass, causing daily delays for commuters.
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.
The sudden downpour during the picnic made for a pretty pass, with everyone scrambling for cover.
