How bad

exp.

Heard in Cork

An expression of genuine delight or satisfaction regarding a piece of positive news.

In use

I just heard I got a 10% pay increase." "How bad! That is the best news I have heard all year.

Posh English

I have just received word of a ten percent salary increase. How splendid, that is the most magnificent news I have heard all year.

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