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Είμαι στα μαύρα μου τα χάλια

Literally "I am in my black states/messes," this phrase uses the color black to signify the worst possible condition. "Χάλια" alone means "a mess," so "μαύρα χάλια" is the superlative of being in a mess. It's a very strong way to say you're feeling awful.

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Examples in context

Μη μου μιλάς, είμαι στα μαύρα μου τα χάλια.

Don't talk to me, I'm in a terrible state.

Μετά την ήττα ήταν στα μαύρα του τα χάλια.

After the defeat, he was in a terrible state.

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