English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "there's been bad" Mean?
Learn what "there's been bad" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But anyways, there's been bad blood between Don Cassano and my father ever since then.
It means there has been ongoing hostility or conflict between the two people or groups.
From In Love With My Godfather's Daughter, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that two men have had a long-standing conflict.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a long-term feud or tension. It is common and reusable, but this exact line is context-specific.
Better ways to say it
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There’s been bad blood between them.
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They’ve had bad blood for years.
3
They’ve been in conflict for a long time.
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