Idiom of the day :- Come to a pretty pass

Idiom of the day :- Come to a pretty pass

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘Pretty’ in this expression means terrible and ‘pass’ refers to a distressing situation. Therefore, a pretty pass is a bad condition or an annoying state of affairs. ‘It has come to a pretty pass when a gentleman can’t look at an attractive young lady without ending up in a hospital bed !’ Andy complained as he was rescued from a hole in the street.