To the bad

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idiom

To lose, or to have less of something than before.

The company's fourth-quarter results are $20 million to the bad compared to last year.
Visual representation of "to the bad" - To lose, or to have less of something than before

Often appears as...

  • results are to the bad
  • went to the bad
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Negative Outcome

Used when describing a situation that has resulted in a loss or deficit.

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After investing in the new project, we're thirty thousand dollars to the bad.
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Comparative Decline

Shows a decrease when comparing against a previous state or expected result.

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This year, our harvest was to the bad by several tons compared to last.
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Not Literal

The phrase is often used figuratively, not necessarily referring to money or numbers.

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Since the new manager took over, the team's morale has gone to the bad.
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