As bad as all that Meaning in English

expression

US

AZ BAD AZ AWL THAT

UK

AZ BAD AZ AWL THAT

Definition

This expression questions if a situation is truly as terrible or serious as someone is making it out to be. It often suggests that things might not be as bad as they seem.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and conversational. Used to gently challenge someone's negative view or overreaction. Common with 'really', e.g., 'Is it really as bad as all that?' or shortened: 'It's not as bad as all that.' Can sound sympathetic or skeptical depending on tone.

• Spanish: tan malo como todo eso - tan grave como parece
• Portuguese (BR): tão ruim assim - tão grave quanto parece
• Portuguese (PT): tão mau assim - tão grave quanto parece
• Chinese (Simplified): 有那么糟吗 - 真有那么严重吗
• Chinese (Traditional): 有那麼糟嗎 - 真有那麼嚴重嗎
• Hindi: इतना बुरा है क्या - सच में इतना गंभीर है
• Arabic: هل هو بهذا السوء حقاً - هل الأمر سيء إلى هذا الحد
• Bengali: এতটা খারাপ - অতটা খারাপ
• Russian: так уж плохо - настолько всё плохо
• Japanese: そこまで悪い - そんなにひどい
• Vietnamese: tệ đến mức đó - tồi tệ như vậy
• Korean: 그렇게 나쁠까 - 그렇게 심각할까
• Turkish: o kadar kötü - gerçekten o kadar kötü
• Urdu: اتنا برا - اس قدر برا
• Indonesian: seburuk itu - separah itu

Example Sentences

Is it as bad as all that, or are you just worried?

basic

I don't think things are as bad as all that.

basic

Are the results really as bad as all that?

basic

Come on, it can't be as bad as all that—let's see what we can fix.

natural

You make it sound as bad as all that, but maybe it's not so serious.

natural

Honestly, I doubt it's as bad as all that—let's wait and see.

natural