bad news
Americannoun
noun
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An unwelcome thing or person, trouble. For example, That fire was bad news; we were underinsured for the damage , or No one wants Mary on the board—she's bad news . This term transfers literal bad news—the report of an unhappy recent event—to an unwanted or undesirable individual or circumstance. [ Slang ; 1920s]
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The amount charged for something, as in Waiter, bring our check—I want to see the bad news . [ Slang ; 1920s]
Example Sentences
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It includes actors, showrunners, stunt people, industry newcomers and anyone else who wants to let out their frustrations against Hollywood’s labor impasse with games that are equal parts “The Bad News Bears” and “Norma Rae.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023
The actor is the most famous name in this "Bad News Bears"- style comedy from Bobby Farrelly, who directed him in 1996's "Kingpin," which lends an essentiality to his promotional efforts.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023
"Waiting for them, terrified, in the Room of Bad News."
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2022
The Bad News Bears-esque play in the seventh inning didn’t just put another quarter in the Marlins’ merry-go-round en route to an 8-2 Nationals loss.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2022
Maybe it’s Complicated Bad News, really bad news, and she’s been trying to tell me for days.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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