Bad news travels fast

Meaning: This proverb means that unpleasant or negative news spreads quickly, often faster than good news. It teaches us that people are more eager to share shocking or sad information than positive stories.

Origin: This saying has been used in English for centuries and reflects human nature’s tendency to focus on dramatic or troubling events.

Examples:
- When a company faces problems, everyone hears about it immediately — bad news travels fast. A rumor about an accident spreads quickly in the neighborhood — bad news travels fast.

Vietnamese: Tin dữ đồn xa

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