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The phrase "a bad guide for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing something that is not effective or reliable as a source of guidance or information on a particular topic.
Example: "The outdated textbook is a bad guide for understanding modern scientific principles."
Alternatives: "an unreliable source for" or "a poor reference for".
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Taste is not a bad guide for matters of food, but with schools, what "tastes good" today is not necessarily what will best serve the student, the family, the community and the nation over the coming decades.
But he says his book would make a bad guide for gangs because it's about personal conduct, not group behavior.
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