ENGLISH
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bad for sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

Harmful or having a negative effect on someone or something. Things that are bad for you might be unhealthy or cause problems.


Examples
SIMPLE

Eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor told him that smoking is bad for his health and he should stop.

COMPLEX

Constant stress in the workplace is undeniably bad for the long-term well-being and productivity of the entire team.

Last updated April 22, 2026