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has a bad taste vs has a good taste

Both phrases are correct, but they have opposite meanings. 'Has a bad taste' means someone or something has a negative or unpleasant taste, while 'has a good taste' means someone or something has a positive or pleasant taste. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to convey a negative or positive opinion about taste.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 985 views

has a bad taste

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe something with a negative or unpleasant taste.

Use 'has a bad taste' when referring to food, drinks, or other things that are unpleasant or unpalatable in taste.

Examples:

This soup has a bad taste; I think it's spoiled.
The medicine has a bad taste, but it's effective.
The sauce has a bad taste because it's burnt.
The wine has a bad taste due to improper storage.
The fruit has a bad taste because it's overripe.

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Jun 30, 2015 ... The water has a bad taste but it's safe to drink, officials say. facebook Twitter icon Linkedin icon Google+ icon Email icon. By Chris Winters
Ladies and gentlemen, the last puff has a bad taste. Señoras y señores, la última bocanada deja un mal sabor. (FR) Mr President, Mr President-in-Office, spring ...
The milk has a bad taste. (FiRez); [S] · [T] It doesn't suit my tastes. (blay_paul); [S] · [T] It tastes a little bitter. (nadsat); [S] · [T] My mother tasted the milk. (CK)
Jul 7, 2010 ... I just called my dad to ask if HE has a bad taste in his mouth and sure enough — he does!! At least I know what the cause is and can work on ...

Alternatives:

tastes bad
has an unpleasant taste
has a foul taste
has a bitter taste
has a sour taste

has a good taste

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe something with a positive or pleasant taste.

Use 'has a good taste' when referring to food, drinks, or other things that are enjoyable or delicious in taste.

Examples:

This cake has a good taste; it's so delicious.
The coffee has a good taste with a hint of caramel.
The dish has a good taste because of the fresh herbs.
The wine has a good taste with fruity notes.
The fruit has a good taste when it's perfectly ripe.

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It's a fairly basic wine, yet has a good taste. Es un vino bastante normalito, pero tiene buen sabor. good taste nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.
It's a fairly basic wine, yet has a good taste. Es un vino bastante normalito, pero tiene buen sabor. good taste nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.
It's a fairly basic wine, yet has a good taste. È un vino molto semplice ma ha comunque un sapore piacevole. good taste nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing , ...
Reblog. I cant believe that Luke has a gf. Especially because this girl is a beauty queen. I'm so happy for them and happy because he has a good taste in girls.

Alternatives:

tastes good
has a pleasant taste
has a delicious taste
has a flavorful taste
has a sweet taste

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