Ways to give bad news:
1. I'm afraid I have got some bad news for you. .
2. I'm sorry I have got a bit of bad news to tell you. . .
3. I really don't know how to say it but. . .
4. I'm sorry to have to say this, but. . .
5. I really feel bad to have to say this, but. . .
6. I regret to inform you that. . .
7. I tried . . . . but . . . .
8. Unfortunately. . . .
9. Due to [talk about the problem]. . . .
10. Unfortunately there are some problems with. . . .
11. Something else has come up. . .
12. Because of. . . .
13. It's not possible because. . . .
14. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear but I hope that. . .
15. I am so sorry but. . . . .
16. I had really hoped to. . . . but. . . . .
17. I have some distressing news.
18. I have some disappointing news for you. .
19. I really don't know how to say it but. . .