Woven out of wicker to gather painted Easter treats, I carry grass and eggs with pride; yet pair me with the word 'case,' and I describe someone completely unraveling from stress. What am I?
A basket
A basket holds Easter gifts, while a 'basket case' is an idiom for someone frantic or overwhelmed.
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