bad show
Lackluster theatrical effort
Bad show is a British exclamation expressing disapproval or disappointment, often at someone's conduct or an unfortunate turn of events: Leaving without thanking the host—bad show, old boy.
The phrase sounds dated and is now mostly used with ironic or theatrical flair.
A good show, conversely, expresses approval.
- misbehaveConduct oneself poorly
- not cricketContrary to fair play
- flopComplete commercial failure
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- box office bombFilm losing significant money
critical flop · fiasco · train wreck · rotten · boo · disgrace · anticlimax · substandard · impropriety · dishonor · letdown · shame · misconduct · underwhelming · failure · fell flat · gong · scandal
quality of performance/event
bad showgood show
British approval expression
hit · triumph · success · smash hit · masterpiece
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