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The phrase "in terrible shape" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is in poor condition, whether physically, emotionally, or metaphorically.
Example: "After the storm, the old barn was left in terrible shape, with a collapsed roof and broken windows."
Alternatives: "in bad condition" or "in poor shape."
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While Berezovsky waxes rich, however, Avtovaz is, by his own statement, "in terrible shape".
While Berezovsky waxes rich, however, Avtovaz is, by his own statement, "in terrible shape". Why?
Politics is in terrible shape".
Our country's in terrible shape.
"It was in terrible shape," he said.
One was in terrible shape.
"It's in terrible shape now.
The Reagan Adm. is in terrible shape.
The hospital was in terrible shape.
The economy is in terrible shape".
"The infrastructure was in terrible shape".
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