You could say,for example, that a bad idea is not worth a hill of beans.

VOA: special.2010.01.31

Donohue said it was a bad idea because the costs would simply be passed on to consumers.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

It's a bad idea. Fortunately,the congress would have to approve this,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

"It might not be a bad idea to let people know verbally, out loud,for all the world to see, , the kind of support,at least talk, that we appreciate what they are doing and that we are inspired by their courage.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Now,after the marriage ceremony Slue-foot Sue got a really bad idea.

VOA: special.2011.06.11

Mr.Fillon said he prefers the idea of a public-private partnership to buy up the bad assets, and that this will prompt European countries to consider similar measures.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24