news · n
be bad/good news for sb
C1 to affect someone badly/well
Dictionary examples:
This weather is bad news for farmers. (26.0)
be news to sb
C2 to be a surprise to someone
Dictionary examples:
He's leaving? Really? That's news to me. (6.5)
break the news to sb
C2 to tell someone about something new or important
Dictionary examples:
Who's going to break the news to his wife? (15.2)
When they broke the news of their engagement, their parents were was delighted. (65.2)
news
A2 new information
Dictionary examples:
I have news: I finished a book! It only took me ten years. (0.0)
Good news! I learned to cook. Bad news: The kitchen is on fire. (0.0)
Great news! I cleaned my room. Now I can't find anything. (0.0)
Have you heard the news about Tina? She's leaving. (8.2)
I've got some good/bad news for you. (13.8)
That's the best news I've heard for a long time! (15.3)
Why don’t you call them and see if there’s any news? (18.3)
We just heard the good news – congratulations on your promotion! (62.1)
the news
B1 the announcement of important events on television, radio, and in newspapers
Dictionary examples:
In today's news: Local student actually finishes homework before deadline! (0.0)
Tonight's top news: Scientists discover that watching the news makes you smarter! (0.0)
Breaking news: Man watches entire movie without checking his phone! (0.0)
It was on the 6 o'clock news. (10.9)
I usually listen to/watch the 11 o'clock news. (20.0)
the nightly news (46.3)