Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing bad, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
bad news
CEFR A2an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
Informal
a bad press
CEFR B2unfavorable reporting or reputation in the media or among people
Neutral
good riddance to bad rubbish
CEFR C1used to express relief that an unwanted person or thing has gone
Informal