IN BAD

{adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble. * /No, I can't go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don't want to get in bad./ - Usually used with "with". * /Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test./ * /The boy is in bad with the police for breaking windows./ Contrast: IN GOOD, IN ONE'S FAVOR.