help matters
phrase
: to make a situation better
—usually used in negative statements
It didn't exactly help matters when he accused her of lying!
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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“Help matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20matters. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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