Bad Press

B1 16+

Collocations of bad press

negative press
Frequency: 70 %

The company received a lot of negative press after the scandal broke.

bad publicity
Frequency: 60 %

The politician tried to spin the bad publicity into a positive story.

poor reviews
Frequency: 50 %

The restaurant's poor reviews led to a decrease in customers.

adverse media coverage
Frequency: 45 %

The company faced adverse media coverage due to their controversial decision.

unfavorable press
Frequency: 40 %

The artist's latest work received unfavorable press from critics.

Idiomatic Expressions for bad press

  • Phrase: bad press can be damaging
    Meaning: negative publicity or criticism in the media can have harmful effects on reputation or image
    Usage: The celebrity learned the hard way that bad press can be damaging to their career.