too bad

too bad

1. An expression of sympathy, condolence, or regret. It's too bad you won't be able to come with us this weekend. Oh, that's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that. A: "I'm afraid we'll have to cancel the event." B: "Too bad. I was looking forward to it."
2. Used ironically to gloat or show that one is unmoved by what is being described. A: "I was really looking forward to that concert.! B: "Too bad I got the last ticket then, sucker!" A: "But I'm going to a party this weekend, and everyone's going to be there!" B: "Well that's just too bad! You didn't clean your room like I asked, so now you're grounded."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(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.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

too bad

Unfortunate, as in Too bad the shoes don't fit you. [Late 1500s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

too bad

used to indicate that something is regrettable but now beyond retrieval. informal
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(it’s) too ˈbad

(spoken)
1 used to show sympathy or disappointment: It’s too bad you can’t come to the party.
2 used to show that you are not sympathetic: I know you don’t want me to go. Well, too bad, I’m going!
See also: bad
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

that's too bad

1. Used to express sadness or sympathy.
2. Used in response to a protest or complaint to express insistence that the speaker's expectation be met.
See also: bad
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • as bad as all that
  • in (someone's) bad books
  • in someone's bad books
  • have got it bad
  • got it bad
  • have a bad opinion of (someone or something)
  • have a good, bad, high, low, etc. opinion of somebody/something
  • be downhill all the way
  • downhill all the way
  • story of my life, the