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What does "at case" mean in this sentence
"David seems really ill at case in front of all those people."
Aug 19, 2024 1:25 PM
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It should read "ill at ease". Obviously a typo.
August 19, 2024
TYPO!
August 21, 2024
1) It's an obvious typo for "ill at ease." OCR scanning software can easily mistake a "c" for an "e", or vice versa.
2) "Ill at ease" means "socially uncomfortably," "slightly anxious," "unsure." It is the opposite of "confident," "poised," or "self-assured."
A person on their first date with someone might feel ill at ease.
Many people feel ill at ease when speaking to a large group.
A person who is ill at ease might fidget or might act tense and awkward.
August 20, 2024
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