Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to go from bad to worse

idiom
/tʊ ɡoʊ frʌm bæd tə wɜrs/
Definition
To become increasingly worse or to deteriorate beyond an already unfavorable situation.
Examples
  • The team’s performance has gone from bad to worse since the injury of their star player.
  • After missing the deadline, things seemed to go from bad to worse for the project.
  • The weather forecast predicts that the storm will go from bad to worse over the weekend.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation that is not only bad but continues to decline, often leading to even more negative outcomes.
Synonyms
  • decline
  • deteriorate
  • worsen
  • get worse