Good/bad form In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "good/bad form", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-09-15 04:09

Meaning of Good/bad form

Synonyms:

bad manners

Good/bad form British old-fashioned noun

Good form means morally and socially correct behaviour or actions.

Offering your seat to the elderly on the bus is good form.

Bad form means socially unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour or actions.

It is considered bad form to ask other's salary.

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Origin of Good/bad form

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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