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8th March 2024

That's not a bad idea

We use this expression to say that something is a good idea.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Why don't we check our answers together?
That's not a bad idea. It'll save us time, too.
Example 2
Why don't we stay in a hotel near the airport, then we won't need to catch the early bus.
That's not a bad idea. We won't be so tired that way.

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