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Значение идиомы with bad grace
[with bad grace] or [with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In an unpleasantor discourteous way; unwillingly,
Fred takes defeat with badgrace.
Tom shouted “Hello” to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood andreplied with a bad grace.
Contrast: WITH GOOD GRACE.
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