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
