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'be a bad thing' is a perfectly fine way to express something negative in written English.
You can use it any time you want to express that something is undesirable or negative. For example: "Making poor decisions can be a bad thing."
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This would be a bad thing.
It would be a bad thing.
This may not be a bad thing.
This must be a bad thing.
It can be a bad thing.
Can optimism be a bad thing?
Similar(5)
That is a bad thing.
But actually, it is a bad thing.
None of which is a bad thing.
"People said: 'This is a bad thing.
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be a wicked thing
be a negative thing
be a dreadful thing
become a bad thing
be a shitty thing
be a sad thing
became a bad thing
becomes a bad thing
be a bad plan
be a powerful thing
be a bad day
be a bad year
be a bad outcome
be a confusing thing
be a bad choice
be a bad option
be a bad start
be a bad sign
be a dicey thing
be a wonderful thing
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com