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What does "so bad" mean here?

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Rebecca

"So bad" in this context means "a lot" or "so much". "So bad" is informal and idiomatic, however, it is very common in everyday conversation. Here's a couple examples: Ex: I want the job so bad. Ex: I haven't seen my family in forever. I miss them so bad!

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