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It's too bad vs it's a bummer

Both 'it's too bad' and 'it's a bummer' are correct phrases used to express disappointment or regret. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'it's too bad' is more formal and widely used, while 'it's a bummer' is more informal and casual.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 988 views

It's too bad

The phrase 'it's too bad' is correct and commonly used to express disappointment or regret.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of regret or disappointment about a situation or outcome.

Examples:

It's too bad that we missed the bus.
It's too bad she couldn't come to the party.
It's too bad the weather ruined our plans.
It's too bad you didn't get the job.
It's too bad the restaurant is closed.

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It's too bad you're not good police.
It's too bad they let Tomlinson go.
It's too bad I was born in Datong.
It's too bad, mom, 'cause you're miserable.
It's too bad, because they're really quite friendly.
It's too bad that it takes something awful for people to get together.
It's too bad your brother didn't fare as well.
It's too bad you never said anything back then.
It's too bad your voice is so annoying.
It's too bad justin's in rehab.
It's too bad he's not blind.
It's too bad you missed the funeral.
It's too bad she's not here tonight.
It's too bad Barranca is so far from Brooklyn.
It's too bad she didn't know what that company was.
It's too bad you don't know him personally.
It's too bad because he had skills that were useful to our cause.
It's too bad that Emma had to miss tonight.
It's too bad we all didn't live to see 20.
It's too bad I didn't get hurt there, if it had to happen.

Alternatives:

It's unfortunate.
It's a shame.
It's regrettable.
It's disappointing.
It's sad.

it's a bummer

The phrase 'it's a bummer' is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express disappointment or regret.

This phrase is more informal and casual than 'it's too bad' and is used to express a sense of disappointment or regret.

Examples:

It's a bummer that the concert was canceled.
It's a bummer we lost the game.
It's a bummer I forgot my keys.
It's a bummer the movie was sold out.
It's a bummer you can't make it to the event.

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It's a bummer having a single mother who's miserable.
It's a bummer you're feeling sick.
It's a bummer 'cause I'm actually pretty smooth when it comes to male strangers.
It's a bummer you have to give it up.
It's a bummer, since I know that you and he are now close.
It's a bummer to break up the set, but you're going to need that sword.
It's a bummer Camp Mona's a girls-only party.
It's a bummer, because there are some very good, and I miss them all.
It's a bummer about what you're dealing with, but if anyone's Dakota in Travis's little analogy here, it's me.

Alternatives:

It's disappointing.
It's a shame.
It's unfortunate.
It's too bad.
What a pity.

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