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Discover LudwigThe phrase "poor bastard" is commonly used in spoken and written English.
It is a colloquial term used to express sympathy or pity for someone. It can also be used in a derogatory way to insult someone. Example 1: "I heard John lost his job again. Poor bastard can't seem to catch a break." Example 2: "Look at that poor bastard over there, begging for change on the street. It's a shame." Example 3: "I can't believe she cheated on her husband. He's such a nice guy. Poor bastard doesn't deserve that."
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"Poor bastard.
Poor bastard, I thought.
'Poor bastard,' he said.
"Can't blame the poor bastard".
Poor bastard, he could use a drink.
Or the poor bastard who has nothing.
The poor bastard was just giving me a hug".
"The poor bastard was living in a cave".
That was just a thing he could do, poor bastard.
It could have been some other poor bastard.
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