make matters worse

make mat·ter worse

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Definitions of make matters worse words

phrase make matters worse If you say that something makes matters worse, you mean that it makes a difficult situation even more difficult. 0
verb make matters worse (Idiomatic) To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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