bad news
noun, plural in form but singular in constructionDefinition of bad news
: one that is troublesome, unwelcome, or dangerous
stay away from him, he's bad news
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“Bad news.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20news. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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