“Bad news travels fast”

Definition

People quickly hear about bad events.

Examples

Examples

“Bad news travels fast on social media.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Bad news travels fast" mean?
"Bad news travels fast" means people quickly hear about bad events..
How do you use "Bad news travels fast" in a sentence?
Example: "Bad news travels fast on social media."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Bad news travels fast"?
Плохие новости быстро распространяются. / Վատ լուրերը արագ են տարածվում։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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