How to Pronounce "bad business"
expression
ˈbæd/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
BAD BIZ-nuhs
bˈæd/ /bˈɪznəs
BAD BIZ-nuhs
Definition
A situation, deal, or activity that is dishonest, unwise, or likely to lead to negative results. Also used to describe something that is unfair or causes problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæd/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
British English
bˈæd/ /bˈɪznəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAD BIZ-nuhs
UK
BAD BIZ-nuhs
Listen in Context
This is a bad business. You will lose money.
Stealing from others is always bad business.
Getting involved with them is bad business.
That whole contract turned out to be bad business; we should have read the fine print.