What does it mean "to be a state"?
In the movie "Song of the Sea", old grandma looks at the children and say "you children are a state", I never heard such term before, what does it really mean to be a state?
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In this case "state" means a dirty or untidy condition. This use of the word is uncommon and is usually expressed as "in a state".
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In the example, it means dirty or untidy, like mentioned abouve, however, it can also mean agitated, tense or upset.
Think of it as seeing someone dirty or frustrated and commenting on how/what they are. A "state" of being something. ^^ Hope that helps!
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