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Definition a (real) state in British English

a (real) state phrase

phrase
1

to be/become very nervous or worried

Example

She was out all night and her parents were in a real state.

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2

to be in/start to be in a bad or untidy condition

Example

By the end of the evening the room was in a real state.

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Definition  a (real) state in British English