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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a lousy idea" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express disapproval or criticism of a suggestion or plan.
Example: "I think we should reconsider our approach; it's really a lousy idea to move forward without proper research."
Alternatives: "a bad idea" or "a terrible idea".
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Burning books is a lousy idea.
It's a lousy idea, Hamilton thought.
Puns are normally a lousy idea, but Baker's have a goofy charm.
And one stalwart traditionalist explains why he thinks all of this is a lousy idea.
But it is also just common sense: Driving while holding a cellphone is a lousy idea.
The South Korean experience shows that "real name" policies are a lousy idea, and privacy threats are only one reason.
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A depressing thought, and a lousy investment idea.
Reducing team size to nine players: key to an enlivened game or lousy idea?
Lousy idea.
Assuming the ratio of quality work to dreck has remained approximately constant throughout, the absolute quantity of lousy ideas mathematically must have increased.
David Cameron, PR man-turned-prime minister, found a way of giving a promising set of ideas a lousy name.
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