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too bad

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(that's) too bad

It is unfortunate.; I'm sorry to hear that. Tom: I hurt my foot on our little hike. Fred: That's too bad. Can I get you something for it? Tom: No, I'll live. Bob: My uncle just passed away. Tom: That's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that. Bob: Thanks.

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(it's) too bad

also (that's) too bad

1. I am sorry It's too bad parents don't have the chance to read these reports.

2. I do not care I try to help these kids learn the basics, and if they don't have the patience to learn, too bad.

See also: bad

too bad

Unfortunate, as in Too bad the shoes don't fit you. [Late 1500s]

See also: bad