so bad (that) (one) can taste it
Describing an extreme, almost unbearable desire, emotion, or sensation. You've got to want victory so bad that you can taste it! My head hurt so bad after the accident I could taste it. I have to get to Japan so bad I can taste it.
*so bad one can taste it
Fig. very much, indeed. (*Typically: need ~; want ~; have to do something ~.) I want that car so bad I can taste it. He had to get to Philadelphia so bad he could taste it.
so bad one can taste it
mod. very much, indeed. He had to get to Philadelphia so bad he could taste it.