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Idiom: Make Matters Worse

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To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.

Example Sentences

1
I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and to make matters worse, I didn't have a spare one.
2
We missed the train, and to make matters worse, it started to rain heavily.
3
I was already running late, and to make matters worse, my car wouldn't start.
4
I was exhausted from work, and to make matters worse, I got stuck in a traffic jam.
5
The restaurant was out of my favorite dish, and to make matters worse, the substitute they offered was terrible.

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