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Does this sound natural?
I get out of shape when I see news that makes me feel like the world is in turmoil, such as wars and big earthquakes.
Does this sound natural?
I get out of shape when I see news that makes me feel like the world is in turmoil, such as wars and big earthquakes.
I get out of shape when I see news that makes me feel like the world is in turmoil, such as wars and big earthquakes.
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- English (US)
This does not sound normal. The expression is “bent out of shape” but I don’t think you would apply it in this context.
I would say something like:
“I feel really disturbed when it see news that makes me think that the world is in turmoil, for example wars and big earthquakes.
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- English (US)
'out of shape' generally means the body is not in the best athletic condition.
- If I don't run three times a week, I get out of shape.
- I was too out of shape to play that hard. Now my back hurts.
You can possibly say:
I get anxious/depressed/upset/scared when I see news that makes me feel...
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