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That’s a bit of a blow

A1 A2 B1- B1 B2 C1

A: We can’t go to Julia’s wedding tomorrow because the car’s not working!
B: That’s a bit of a blow. I was really looking forward to it.

We use this expression to say that something is a problem or disappointment

You can use this phrase in ………… language.

 Spoken
 Written
 Informal

Example 1
A: We can’t go to Julia’s wedding tomorrow because the car’s not working!
B: That’s a bit of a blow. I was really looking forward to it.

Example 2
A: Honza’s a bit depressed because he didn’t get to the college he wanted.
B: That must be a bit of a blow for him. He was sure to get there!

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