Idiom
bad business
Meaning
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Losing your passport while traveling is bad business.”
“If you ignore the engine warning light on your car, that is bad business for your wallet.”
“Attempting to negotiate a contract without legal counsel is bad business, as it often leads to unforeseen complications and long-term financial liability.”
Examples
simple
“Losing your passport while traveling is bad business.”
contextual
“If you ignore the engine warning light on your car, that is bad business for your wallet.”
complex
“Attempting to negotiate a contract without legal counsel is bad business, as it often leads to unforeseen complications and long-term financial liability.”
Origin
From bad + business.
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