bad news
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
Definition of bad news
: one that is troublesome, unwelcome, or dangerous stay away from him, he's bad news
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1917
First Known Use of bad news
1917
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bad news
noun
Definition of bad news for English Language Learners
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: a bad, unpleasant, or dangerous person or thing
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