dans tous ses états

French

Etymology

Literally, “in all one's states.” Compare Dutch in alle staten.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɑ̃ tu se.z‿e.ta/
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Adjective

dans tous ses états (invariable)

  1. (informal) in a flap, in a state, beside oneself, very agitated
    être dans tous ses états ― to be in a flap
    se mettre dans tous ses états ― to get in a flap

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