English Expression · Intermediate
bad joke
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical
Pronunciation: say bad joke
Meaning
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
Example
Mayor Smith's new traffic rules were a bad joke.
Mayor Smith's new traffic rules were a bad joke.
Practice tips
- Practice bad joke out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.