basket case noun
plural ∼ cases [count] informal 1 : a person who is very nervous, tired, etc., and is not able to think or act normally
▪ I was so worried about losing my job that I was a complete basket case. 2 : something (such as a company or a government) that is in very bad condition and close to failure
▪ a business that was once very successful but is now a financial basket case
▪ I was so worried about losing my job that I was a complete basket case.
▪ a business that was once very successful but is now a financial basket case
