bad show

"Bad show" is an informal British expression used to convey disapproval or disappointment, often regarding behavior or performance.

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Definition

C1General

(informal, dated, british)An expression used to show disapproval or disappointment in someone's actions or behavior.

Example

  • When he failed to show up for the meeting, his boss simply said, 'Bad show!'
  • Cheating in the game was a bad show, and everyone was disappointed.

B2Performance

(informal)A description of an event or performance that is of poor quality or disappointing.

Example

  • The concert was a bad show, with the band playing out of tune most of the time.
  • The play received poor reviews, with critics calling it a bad show.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bad show":

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