Have got it bad
phrase
To be very in love, usually in a way that causes problems or complicate one's life.
He's always thinking about her. He's got it bad, hasn't he?
Often appears as...
- got it bad for someone
- has got it bad
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To be in a difficult or challenging situation.
She's got three kids and no job. She's really got it bad.
Often appears as...
- got it bad from someone
- he's got it bad
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To be very in love, usually in a way that causes problems or complicate one's life.
He's always thinking about her. He's got it bad, hasn't he?
Often appears as...
- got it bad for someone
- has got it bad
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To be in a difficult or challenging situation.
She's got three kids and no job. She's really got it bad.
Often appears as...
- got it bad from someone
- he's got it bad
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express strong affection, showing deep emotions or feelings towards someone.
I can't stop thinking about her; I've really got it bad.
Pro Tip 2/3Romantic Troubles
Highlights the problematic side of love, like distractions or poor decisions made because of strong feelings.
He's ignoring all his friends lately. He's got it bad for her.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
It's informal and typically used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.
Has got it bad? Yeah, she talks about him non-stop.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express strong affection, showing deep emotions or feelings towards someone.
I can't stop thinking about her; I've really got it bad.
Pro Tip 2/3Romantic Troubles
Highlights the problematic side of love, like distractions or poor decisions made because of strong feelings.
He's ignoring all his friends lately. He's got it bad for her.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
It's informal and typically used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.
Has got it bad? Yeah, she talks about him non-stop.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express strong affection, showing deep emotions or feelings towards someone.
I can't stop thinking about her; I've really got it bad.
Pro Tip 2/3Romantic Troubles
Highlights the problematic side of love, like distractions or poor decisions made because of strong feelings.
He's ignoring all his friends lately. He's got it bad for her.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
It's informal and typically used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.
Has got it bad? Yeah, she talks about him non-stop.
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