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.

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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.

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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:

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

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