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Definition of breaking bad - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
deteriorationRare US deteriorating or becoming worseRare US
- The situation is breaking bad quickly.
- His health has been breaking bad lately.
- The project started breaking bad after the budget cuts.
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Expressions with breaking
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
weather conditions are improving after bad weather
The weather is breaking up, so the sun is coming out.
cause deep emotional pain or sadness in someone
By ignoring his calls, you are breaking David's heart every single day.
causing someone deep emotional pain or distress
When you left, you were breaking her heart.
news that is currently developing or just announced
The channel interrupted regular programming to broadcast breaking news.
greater than anything measured or done before
The athlete set a record-breaking time in the race.
extremely difficult, demanding, or harsh in a stressful way
That was a ball-breaking exam.
happening or becoming known recently
The news channel reported a late-breaking story about the election results.
act of escaping from prison
The prison-breaking was meticulously planned for months..
related to the early morning light
The breaking dawn sky was a beautiful sight.
pertaining to the rapid development or occurrence of an event
The fast-breaking news shocked everyone in the town..
activity to make people feel more relaxed
The meeting started with some ice-breaking to ease the tension.
unauthorized access to commit a crime
Breaking and entering is a serious offense.
rupture of the amniotic sac during labor
The breaking of the waters signaled the start of labor.
rupture of amniotic sac during childbirth
Her water breaking signaled the start of labor.
maximum force a material can withstand before breaking
The rope's breaking strain is 500 kilograms.
historical execution method using a wheel
Breaking on the wheel was a brutal punishment.
maximum force a material can take before it snaps or ruptures
Always check the rope's breaking strength before using it for climbing.
type of pitch in baseball that deviates from a straight path
The pitcher threw a breaking ball that curved sharply..
maximum current an electrical device can interrupt without damage
The circuit breaker's breaking capacity ensures it handles high surges safely..
software update causing other components to fail
The new version introduced a breaking change that affected the app.
Expressions with bad
reasonably good or satisfactory in quality
The movie was not bad at all.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
person whose behavior negatively affects an entire group
One bad apple can spoil the whole team's dynamics..
unfortunate event causing difficulty or hardship
Losing his job was a bad break for him.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
spend time with people who have a bad influence
He started to fail school when he began to keep bad company.
acceptable or satisfactory
The weather today is not so bad, we can go for a walk.
beginning in a negative or unsuccessful way
The project was off to a bad start.
having a poor relationship
They have been on bad terms since the argument.
period when many things go wrong
He had a streak of bad luck and lost his job and car.
lack of compatibility between people
There was bad chemistry between the team members, leading to constant arguments.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
person or group with bad character or causes trouble
He is a bad lot and always in trouble.
in poor health or condition
She was bad off after the accident.
feeling disappointment or frustration
The failed plan gave him a bad taste in his mouth.
unpleasant or disappointing experience
Their vacation turned into a bad trip due to constant rain..
in a way that worsens a situation
The weather went from bad to worse during the trip.
become known for something bad or negative
The company got a bad name after the scandal.
receive negative attention or criticism from the media
The company got a bad press after the scandal.
do something that makes someone upset or angry
He got on his boss's bad side by missing the deadline.
cause people to lose respect for something or someone
His actions give a bad name to the team.
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evil deeds
seriously bad conduct, especially breaking the law or betraying trust
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- French:déclinant, ...
- German:sich verschlechternd, ...
- Italian:in peggioramento, ...
- Spanish:en deterioro, ...
- Portuguese:piorando, ...
- Chinese:恶化的, ...
- Japanese:悪化する, ...
- Arabic:مُتَدَهْوِر, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְמִיר, ...
- Russian:ухудшающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:погіршення, ...
- Hindi:बिगड़ना, ...
- Bengali:খারাপের দিকে যাচ্ছে, ...
- Catalan:empitjorant, ...
- Czech:zhoršující se, ...
- Danish:forværres, ...
- Dutch:verslechteren, ...
- Greek:χειροτερεύει, ...
- Hungarian:romló, ...
- Khmer:កាន់តែយ៉ាប់យ៉ឺន, ...
- Korean:악화되고 있는, ...
- Persian:بدتر شدن, ...
- Polish:pogarszający się, ...
- Portuguese (BR):piorando, ...
- Romanian:deteriorându-se, ...
- Swedish:försämras, ...
- Thai:แย่ลง, ...
- Turkish:kötüleşen, ...
- Vietnamese:trở nên tồi tệ hơn, ...
Definition of Breaking Bad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
televisionTM US popular TV series about chemistry teacher turned meth makerTM US
- Breaking Bad is my favorite TV series.
- I binge-watched Breaking Bad last weekend.
- Breaking Bad has won numerous awards.
Feedback:
Expressions with breaking
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
weather conditions are improving after bad weather
The weather is breaking up, so the sun is coming out.
cause deep emotional pain or sadness in someone
By ignoring his calls, you are breaking David's heart every single day.
causing someone deep emotional pain or distress
When you left, you were breaking her heart.
news that is currently developing or just announced
The channel interrupted regular programming to broadcast breaking news.
greater than anything measured or done before
The athlete set a record-breaking time in the race.
extremely difficult, demanding, or harsh in a stressful way
That was a ball-breaking exam.
happening or becoming known recently
The news channel reported a late-breaking story about the election results.
act of escaping from prison
The prison-breaking was meticulously planned for months..
related to the early morning light
The breaking dawn sky was a beautiful sight.
pertaining to the rapid development or occurrence of an event
The fast-breaking news shocked everyone in the town..
activity to make people feel more relaxed
The meeting started with some ice-breaking to ease the tension.
unauthorized access to commit a crime
Breaking and entering is a serious offense.
rupture of the amniotic sac during labor
The breaking of the waters signaled the start of labor.
rupture of amniotic sac during childbirth
Her water breaking signaled the start of labor.
maximum force a material can withstand before breaking
The rope's breaking strain is 500 kilograms.
historical execution method using a wheel
Breaking on the wheel was a brutal punishment.
maximum force a material can take before it snaps or ruptures
Always check the rope's breaking strength before using it for climbing.
type of pitch in baseball that deviates from a straight path
The pitcher threw a breaking ball that curved sharply..
maximum current an electrical device can interrupt without damage
The circuit breaker's breaking capacity ensures it handles high surges safely..
software update causing other components to fail
The new version introduced a breaking change that affected the app.
Expressions with bad
reasonably good or satisfactory in quality
The movie was not bad at all.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
person whose behavior negatively affects an entire group
One bad apple can spoil the whole team's dynamics..
unfortunate event causing difficulty or hardship
Losing his job was a bad break for him.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
spend time with people who have a bad influence
He started to fail school when he began to keep bad company.
acceptable or satisfactory
The weather today is not so bad, we can go for a walk.
beginning in a negative or unsuccessful way
The project was off to a bad start.
having a poor relationship
They have been on bad terms since the argument.
period when many things go wrong
He had a streak of bad luck and lost his job and car.
lack of compatibility between people
There was bad chemistry between the team members, leading to constant arguments.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
person or group with bad character or causes trouble
He is a bad lot and always in trouble.
in poor health or condition
She was bad off after the accident.
feeling disappointment or frustration
The failed plan gave him a bad taste in his mouth.
unpleasant or disappointing experience
Their vacation turned into a bad trip due to constant rain..
in a way that worsens a situation
The weather went from bad to worse during the trip.
become known for something bad or negative
The company got a bad name after the scandal.
receive negative attention or criticism from the media
The company got a bad press after the scandal.
do something that makes someone upset or angry
He got on his boss's bad side by missing the deadline.
cause people to lose respect for something or someone
His actions give a bad name to the team.
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- Chinese:绝命毒师, ...
- Japanese:ブレイキング・バッド, ...
- Arabic:بريكنغ باد, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹבֵר שׁוּרוֹת, ...
- Russian:Во все тяжкие, ...
- Ukrainian:Пуститися берега, ...
- Hindi:ब्रेकिंग बैड, ...
- Bengali:ব্রেকিং ব্যাড, ...
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