in bad adv. phr.,
substandard Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble.
No, I can't go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don't want to get in bad. ■ Usually used with "with".
Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police for breaking windows. Antonym: IN GOOD, IN ONE'S FAVOR.
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