Give bad marks to (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give bad marks to (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-31 09:10

Meaning of Give bad marks to (someone or something)

Synonyms:

have a low opinion of (someone or something) , think ill of (someone or something)

Give bad marks to (someone or something) phrase

To think about someone or something in a way showing that you do not approve of or like them.

 

Most of the people surveyed gave bad marks to the organization.

I hope they don't give bad marks to me for leaving my job so abruptly.

If the board hadn't given bad marks to your proposal, they would have approved of it right away.

Grammar and Usage of Give bad marks to (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • given bad marks to (someone or something)
  • gave bad marks to (someone or something)
  • giving bad marks to (someone or something)

The verb "give" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Give bad marks to (someone or something)

This phrase dates from the late 1800s.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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