bad news . bad news {n.}, {slang} An event, thing, or person which is disagreeable or an unpleasant surprise. What's the new professor like? — He's all bad news to me. Categories: add yours {n.} {slang} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion