english
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Phrase(s): (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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Unfortunate, as in Too bad the shoes don't fit you. [Late 1500s]
American Heritage Idioms