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That's too bad vs It's too bad

Both 'that's too bad' and 'it's too bad' are correct phrases in English. They are used to express sympathy or disappointment about a situation. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1247 views

That's too bad

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express sympathy or disappointment about a situation.

This phrase is used to show empathy or regret about a situation. It is a casual expression often used in conversations.

Examples:

  • A: I lost my wallet. B: That's too bad.
  • She couldn't make it to the party. That's too bad.
  • That's too bad about your car breaking down.

Alternatives:

  • Oh, that's unfortunate.
  • What a shame.
  • I'm sorry to hear that.
  • How disappointing.
  • That's a pity.

It's too bad

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express sympathy or disappointment about a situation.

This phrase is also used to show empathy or regret about a situation. It is a more general expression that can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

  • It's too bad you couldn't come to the concert.
  • I can't go on the trip. It's too bad.
  • It's too bad the weather is so bad today.
  • 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:

  • That's unfortunate.
  • What a pity.
  • I'm sorry to hear that.
  • How disappointing.
  • That's a shame.

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