English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm afraid it's not very good news" Mean?
Learn what "i'm afraid it's not very good news" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Explain
I'm afraid it's not very good news.
It means the speaker is about to share disappointing information in a cautious, polite way.
From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is delivering bad news carefully.
Usage Scenario
Use this when introducing bad news politely in work, school, or personal situations. It can sound formal, but it is natural in careful speech.
Better ways to say it
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I'm afraid it's not very good news.
2
I'm afraid I have bad news.
3
I'm sorry, but the news is bad.
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