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Pretty pass
01
a situation or state that is very undesirable or difficult
Idiom
Informal
Old use
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
pretty passes
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.
Examples
The sudden downpour during the picnic made for a pretty pass, with everyone scrambling for cover.
