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Under no circumstances should one betray his country.

Things are bad with me.

What has become of Professor Wang? I've heard nothing of him for ages.

Her affairs were in a terrible plight/state.

The case is different with him.

Things suddenly took on a new complexion.

If circumstances allow/permit, I will come again.

That depends upon circumstances. / It (all) depends.

This is how the situation stands.

Things look black/blue. / Things don't look good.

Things look rosy.

Tell me how the situation stands.

Things are looking up. / Things are getting/turning better. / The situation is improving. / Things are taking a turn for the better.

The exact reverse was the case.

The situation is desperate.

The situation allows (of) no delay.

Matters went rapidly from bad to worse. / Matters were deteriorating drastically.

as affairs stand; as the case stands; as things are/go/stand

under ordinary conditions; generally speaking

in particular/peculiar cases

in the given circumstances

in/under the present/existing circumstances/conditions; in the present case/instance

in the great majority of cases

with the above situation in view; in (the) light of the above situation; in view of the above situation; with the foregoing circumstances

in accordance with specific conditions

borderline case

like/similar/analogous cases

individual case

part of the story

briefing meeting/session

be in a critical condition

be in desirable conditions; be in a good/healthy condition

(sth) take a critical turn; take a turn for the worse

be in a shaky condition

cope with/handle an emergency; cope with a crisis/critical situation

inquire about sth

feel out the situation

be acquainted with the latest situation

exaggerate/overstate a case

take one thing with another into consideration/account

be a close approximation to the truth

avert/prevent/ward off the worst

unforeseen circumstances arise

clear up matters

be out of the picture

Any change in the situation is to be reported immediately to the headquarters.