Definition of bad news
: one that is troublesome, unwelcome, or dangerous
- stay away from him, he's bad news
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The bad news is that a vast chunk of the American public wants all this to be true as well.
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The bad news is that the trailer will rip out your heart and stomp on it just like the original.
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The bad news is that 13 businesses failed after, for various reasons, selling alcoholic beverages to underage cadets.
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The bad news for lower Tangle campers is that the boat ramp cove is still iced up.
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The bad news was more for individual candidates, such as Antonio Villaraigosa, who was knocked out of the governor’s race despite $32 million spent by his campaign and outside groups on his behalf.
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The bad news for coach Spencer Fields’ squad is that No. 1 singles Lauren Lemonds, the defending individual state champ, will not have a chance to defend her title.
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The bad news was that GenX was apparently also a by-product of other chemical production at the factory, and it had been released into the river as far back as 1980.
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The bad news is that Mr Netanyahu, who has based his electoral success on divisive politics and the fear of Arabs, shows little inclination to use Israel’s moment of advantage to seek a lasting peace with Palestinians.
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First Known Use of bad news
1917
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Definition of bad news for English Language Learners
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: a bad, unpleasant, or dangerous person or thing
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