too bad

Idioms  

1. Unfortunate, as in Too bad the shoes don't fit you. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

“I do see this as more of an extension of a live BP situation. So it didn’t feel too bad going into this game.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

A 2-1 loss at Fulham might not sound too bad in isolation against an impressive Cottagers side that have eyes on Europe, but it is now 10 league games without a win.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

I don’t travel that much, but if you’re going to be at the airport for three hours or more, I feel like $90 isn’t too bad of a price.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

“Most people would have said, ‘Oh well, that’s too bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“This isn’t too bad with lots of jelly,” I said, setting plates before the kids.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson