ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BAD
Probably from bæd-, as the first element of Old English bǣddel hermaphrodite, bǣdling sodomite.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAD»
The term «bad» is very widely used and occupies the
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10 QUOTES WITH «BAD»
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We have three daughters, our own. And, of course, there's nothing more frightening than something bad happening to them. And also, the thought of our children turning bad in some ways is another frightening thought.
Sometimes you feel bad about yourself when there's no reason to.
The funny thing is that my husband couldn't be sweeter. He looks like this bad boy. He's got tattoos and earrings and a mohawk, but when you talk to him and he's around you, he's such a gentleman. He holds doors for ladies. He pulls out chairs. He cooks. He cleans.
I don't feel that as an artist my job is to offer PR propaganda, whether for the good or for the bad.
Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit.
You know, I think a lot of times what happens when we as actors know we're playing a bad guy is we get into bad guy mode. You know what, man? In real life, bad people do good things too and good people do bad things. So you don't necessarily have to be the stereotypical bad guy to still do bad things.
I really do believe that no one is too pious to fall or too far gone to be redeemed in some way. Jaime Lannister on 'Game of Thrones' did terrible things, and now I feel so bad for him because his sister won't kiss him. Isn't that weird? Does she not love him? He lost a hand! It kills me that I care.
Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh.
Young people in the business have grown up and made the wrong decisions, or bad decisions, and haven't been good role models. To be someone that people look up to is important to me.
On paper, being good sounds great but a lot depends on the atmosphere of the workplace or community we live in. We tend to become good or bad depending on the cues sent out within a particular space.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAD»
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bad in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
bad and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Warning! This book contains nothing but bad stories, bad illustrations, bad poems, bad cartoons and bad riddles and is about bad characters doing bad things. It is a very, very, very, very bad book. Ages 8+.
Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton, 2004
In an attempt to please her friends, sixteen-year-old Dallas goes along with their plan to rob a convenience store and when her father refuses to allow her to come home, she is sentenced to six months in the Girls' Rehabilitation Center.
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Bad Intentions: The Mike Tyson Story
Relying on in-depth research and interviews with those who have known Tyson at every stage of his life, this book portrays the shy child who became a vicious street thug, discovered boxing in juvenile prison, and was brought to the ...
Ben Goldacre’s wise and witty bestseller, shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, lifts the lid on quack doctors, flaky statistics, scaremongering journalists and evil pharmaceutical corporations.
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Bad Boys: Public Schools in the Making of Black Masculinity
How do schools identify African American males as "bad boys"?
Ann Arnett Ferguson, 2001
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Bad" Mothers: The Politics of Blame in Twentieth-century ...
"With a distinct minority of American families living the two-parent, one-worker lifestyle touted as the norm," the authors examine the question: "Do most mothers now qualify as 'bad' mothers in one way or another?"--Cover.
Molly Ladd-Taylor, Lauri Umansky, 1998
When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons.
And in that very bad cupboard, There was a very bad shelf. And on that very bad shelf, There was a very bad box. And in that very bad box, There was a VERY BAD BOOK... AND THIS IS IT!!!
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How
Bad Are Bananas?: The carbon footprint of everything
This book is packed full of surprises - a plastic bag has the smallest footprint of any item listed, while a block of cheese is fairly bad news for the climate - and continuously informs, delights and engages the reader.
The hilarious works include: "Tea For Two" ("A Tragedy"), "Love Is Like A Toilet Bowl" and many more! Forget Shakespeare. Don't count on Donne. Shelley and Keats! This is poetry for the rest of us - bad poetry!
Pamela August Russell, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAD»
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Lapid: Netanyahu should quit if bad Iran nuclear deal signed
Jerusalem Post · Israel News · Politics And Diplomacy. Lapid: Netanyahu should quit if bad Iran nuclear deal signed. Politics And Diplomacy. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
Well | Ask Well: Guidelines for When Food Goes Bad
Most of the time I have to hunt around the product to even find the expiration date and sometimes it is not legible. If these dates are so important ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
How do I handle people who have a bad opinion of me?
How do I handle people who have a bad opinion of me? One person said, "if you were right in front of me I'd cut off your penis and force you to ... «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
How bad does UGA want Elijah Holyfield?
The 4-star tailback from Woodward Academy told the AJC that UGA coaches have informed him that he is the No. 1 target at running back for ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
Hear Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Sung in 20 Different Styles
After kicking things off with a solid impression of the To Pimp a Butterfly rapper, Vincent then morphs "Bad Blood" to sound like it was performed ... «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
TRUMP: The Mexican government is 'pushing the bad ones in here'
It's safe to say Donald Trump is not backing down after his comments about undocumented immigrants from Mexico caused a massive firestorm ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
Greek economy as bad as a war-torn country's
Greece's economic collapse is on par with America's Great Depression and similar to a country at war. It's not far off from what European ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
Netanyahu again warns of 'bad deal' with Iran
WASHINGTON (CNN) —Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again raising the specter of a bad deal with Iran as nuclear talks ... «KETV Omaha, Jul 15»
Are you bad at money management? You can change that.
How do you know if you're bad with your money? Here are eight reasons why you might be terrible at money management, and eight ways to ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
Calm Markets Are Bad News For Greek Negotiators
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears on the screen of a trader Monday at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The market dipped but did not ... «FiveThirtyEight, Jul 15»
