What does the term "basket case" mean?

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Published: 24 Apr 2018
Last updated: 28 May 2026

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A situation or place that is highly susceptible to harmBy a very small margin; just managing, often describing a close call with dangerTo discuss a subject superficially, leaving out key details deliberately or to avoid difficult issuesSomeone who is rendered helpless or incapacitated due to anxiety, panic, or overwhelming stress

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Option D is correct because "basket case" refers to a person who becomes powerless or unable to function properly, often as a result of extreme nervousness, panic, or stress. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to this term.

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What does the term "basket case" mean?

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