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Idiom idiom

the bad things about sth


The negative parts or disadvantages of a situation, person, or thing.


SIMPLE

“I like my job, but the long commute is one of the bad things.”

CONTEXTUAL

“We want to move to the city, but we are worried about the bad things like noise and high rent.”

COMPLEX

“While the new technology offers many benefits, we must also consider the bad things about it, such as the potential loss of privacy for our customers.”

Last updated April 22, 2026