"the pits" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} the pits (uncountable)
  1. (singular only) Something miserable or unpleasant. Tags: singular, singular-only, uncountable Synonyms: the dumps
    Sense id: en-the_pits-en-noun-sR2gwM-d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English singularia tantum

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          "ref": "1995, HAL Laboratory, EarthBound, Nintendo, Super Nintendo Entertainment System",
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