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That's not a bad idea

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8 March 2026

That's not a bad idea

We use this expression to say that something is a good idea.

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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