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bad news

noun plural but singular in construction

: a bad, unpleasant, or dangerous person or thing

Full Definition of BAD NEWS

:  one that is troublesome, unwelcome, or dangerous <stay away from him, he's bad news>
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First Known Use of BAD NEWS

1917

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