make matters worse
idiom
: to make a situation worse
He laughed at her and then, to make matters worse, he accused her of lying!
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To make matters worse, the Zeus Network star also tattooed Soulja’s name on his cheek in purple ink.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024
To make matters worse, opportunities for work have been few and far between since the strike ended.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2024
To make matters worse, some of these wildfire victims may be told that they are not adequately insured, due to California’s insurance crisis.
—Tom Lackey, Orange County Register, 9 July 2024
To make matters worse, Bell is still owed more than $8 million dollars the rest of the season.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 8 July 2024
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024
To make matters worse, opportunities for work have been few and far between since the strike ended.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2024
To make matters worse, some of these wildfire victims may be told that they are not adequately insured, due to California’s insurance crisis.
—Tom Lackey, Orange County Register, 9 July 2024
To make matters worse, Bell is still owed more than $8 million dollars the rest of the season.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 8 July 2024
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“Make matters worse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20matters%20worse. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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