Poor Quality or Condition

The new restaurant's food was fair to middling, not exceptional but not terrible either.

The new software's user interface leaves a lot to be desired, making it difficult to navigate.

The team's star player returned from injury in good nick, showcasing exceptional skills and contributing to the team's success.

The new restaurant had received rave reviews, but the food was mediocre and not as delicious as it was cracked up to be.

If you don't take care of yourself, you will be feeling worse for wear in the morning.

You could do worse than to follow her advice in this matter.

The damage to the ancient artifact was beyond recall, despite the best restoration efforts.

Despite his once prosperous background, he fell on hard times and was now out at the elbows, struggling to make ends meet.

Consumer confidence is currently at a low ebb due to economic uncertainties.

The old printer is on the blink again; it's time to consider getting a new one.

The elevator is currently out of action due to maintenance work; please use the stairs.

After a long battle with illness, the elderly man peacefully gave up the ghost in his sleep.

You have come all this way with that down-at-heel shoe?