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Discover LudwigThe phrase "you are useless" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
It is often used to express frustration or disappointment with someone's actions or behavior. Example: "I can't believe you forgot to pick up the cake for the party. You are completely useless!"
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He would ridicule me: 'You are useless; you better die.
"If you appear weak, people think you are useless.
"Get ready for a lot of long nights where you think you are useless," he said.
Gordon Strachan was honest in his assessment of what faces any up-and-coming Scottish managers, telling them to "get ready for a lot of long nights where you think you are useless".
As always, where would you rather be, at the bottom of the league and everyone thinking you are useless?
A raider in Pokot North referring to the youth and elders summarised that 'without cattle, you are useless' (see also McCabe 2004).
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ALL: Yeah! SKIPPER: You're useless to us!
Madonna said, if you're not being used in this industry, then you're useless.
You're useless to your publisher, rubbish at interviews, dull at parties, incapable of commissions.
Emulate it perfectly and the entire audience will assume you're useless.
Homes peddles a DIY dream that's within reach, even if you're useless with a drill.
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