put badly
Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words
To express something in an awkward or ineffective way.
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- He put his case badly, failing to convince the jury.
- Her explanation of the complex theory was put rather badly.
- The politician put his message across badly, alienating potential voters.
- If you put your feelings badly, people might misunderstand your intentions.
- The lawyer felt he had put his client's defense badly.
- He tried to put his point across, but he badly chose his words.
- The committee's concerns were put badly during the meeting.
- Don't put your excuses badly; be clear and concise.
- She realized she had put her request badly and decided to rephrase it.
- The company's financial report was put badly, leading to investor confusion.