In syntax and grammar, a phrase is a group of words or singular word acting as a grammatical unit. For instance, the English expression “the very happy squirrel” is a noun phrase which contains the adjective phrase “very happy”. Phrases can consist of a single word or a complete sentence.
Here are the list of phrases for responding to bad news which you can use in any conversation.
Phrases for Responding to Bad News
- Oh, dear!
- Oh no…
- That must have been awful.
- How terrible/sad/awful – I’m so sorry.
- I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?
- Please accept my deepest sympathy
- If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.
- If you need anything, I’m here for you.
- Anytime you need to talk, Just call me.
- My goodness! What a shock! It’s hard to believe.
- It’s hard to take but I understand your opinion.
- What a pity!
- That must be awful!
- Poor you, I do sympathize you
- What a shame!
- I’m very sorry about your loss.
- Please accept my sincerest condolences/sympathies.
- That’s sad indeed. I can imagine how you feel.
- I’m so sorry to hear that.
- I’m terribly sorry to hear that.
- How unfortunate! That’s really tough on you!
- That’s awful!
- Sorry, that’s rough/ awful/ disappointing.
- I’m sorry to hear such terrible news.
- I’m very sorry – that must be awful/frustrating/scary/difficult.
- If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.
- I really don’t know what to say, I can’t believe it. I’m very sorry.
- That’s no good.
- My heart hurts for you. I’m very sorry.
- That’s terrible!
- I can’t believe it!
- I’m so sorry to hear that!
- What awful news! I’m sorry.
- How dreadful! I’m really sorry to hear that.
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