bad taste
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It is the element of unwanted surprise that can leave a bad taste, according to Reena Sewraz, retail editor at consumer champion, Which?
From BBC
It’s not whether the routines are in bad taste—they are, and that’s entirely the point.
After this week, one said, "it leaves such a bad taste in the mouth of every minister. We are one team, we all take it personally - these briefings aren't coming from Larry the cat. It's head in hands."
From BBC
The decisive victory propels the Chargers into their mini-bye on a high note, washing away some of the bad taste of three losses in the previous four weeks.
From Los Angeles Times
“I had a bad taste in my mouth from that experience,” Boxer said, growing upset while describing her reaction to the video of Porter cursing at her staffer.
From Los Angeles Times
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