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Do you say "in a shambles" or "in shambles”? I’ve seen it both ways
Apr 22, 2023 2:32 PM
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For my part, I have only ever heard "in shambles". That's not to say that nobody says, "in a shambles". I can't be sure. In fact, ChatGPT assures me that "in a shambles" is also a correct and equivalent expression, but I have caught ChatGPT speaking nonsense before. So I say this only to offer my personal experience.
April 22, 2023
in shambles is correct
April 22, 2023
In my experience, in the UK, we don't usually say either. We say something is a shambles. I wouldn't bat an eyelid at 'in shambles' or 'in a shambles' though.
April 22, 2023
In shambles
April 22, 2023
"in a shamble" or "in shambles"
April 22, 2023
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Tarsier
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
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Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
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