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it's not good vs that's not good

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It's not good' is a more general statement that can refer to any situation or thing, while 'that's not good' is used when referring to a specific thing or situation that has been previously mentioned or is easily identifiable.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1058 views

it's not good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general statement indicating that something is not good or satisfactory. It can be used in various contexts to express disapproval or dissatisfaction.

Examples:

  • It's not good to skip breakfast.
  • It's not good to be late for a meeting.
  • It's not good to ignore your health.
  • It's not good to waste food.
  • It's not good to lie.
  • So it's not good for me.
  • I mean, it's not good.
  • But it's not good for you or for baby to be getting upset and arguing like that.
  • I am the employee, which means I can leave, and I will if it's not good for my son to be here.
  • But it's not good or bad.
  • Having an opening like that into your mind, it's not good.
  • Women waiting at home, it's not good.
  • Whatever she wants, it's not good.
  • Either way, it's not good.
  • Stop blaspheming, it's not good.
  • Well, it's not good for anything.
  • I know, it's not good.
  • The sea is too rough today, it's not good.
  • You're getting worked up, and it's not good for the baby.
  • I just wanted to let you know that I tried your "kids' point of view" idea, and it's not good.
  • No, it's not good, han nothing got solved.
  • He's getting too flirty with the women, it's not good.
  • If she sees us out here, it's not good.
  • I mean, it's not good.
  • I know, but it's not good.

Alternatives:

  • It's bad
  • It's unacceptable
  • It's unsatisfactory
  • It's subpar
  • It's inadequate

that's not good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific thing or situation that has been previously mentioned or is easily identifiable. It is more specific than 'it's not good' and can be used to express disapproval or concern.

Examples:

  • You forgot your homework? That's not good.
  • The weather forecast for tomorrow is rain. That's not good.
  • You have a fever? That's not good.
  • The car broke down on the highway? That's not good.
  • The project deadline got moved up? That's not good.
  • Luke, that's not good.
  • Well, that's not good.
  • She says that to Meg a lot, so that's not good.
  • And she's a professional model so, that's not good.
  • Whoo, that's not good.
  • Okay, see, that's not good.
  • You have wandering eyes, Kevin, and that's not good for our relationship, baby.
  • Well, that's not good, is it? No.
  • Getting drunk and losing control, that's not good times.
  • Wait, that's not good either.
  • Okay, that's not good news.
  • No, that's not good at all.
  • Coming from you, that's not good.
  • Baby, that's not good for you.
  • No miss, that's not good.
  • - Frost, that's not good.
  • Okay, that's not good.
  • I'm thinking that's not good.
  • And that's not good for either of us.
  • Okay, that's not good.

Alternatives:

  • That's bad
  • That's unacceptable
  • That's unsatisfactory
  • That's subpar
  • That's inadequate

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