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

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make matters worse

Source Word

make matters worse

Verb

idiomatic

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

Japanese Meaning

状況がさらに悪化するような行動をとる、またはその結果として事態をより困難な状況へと変えること。 / 危機的なまたは不利な状況において、さらなる悪影響を与える行動を意味する。

避難勧告を無視してキャンプ場を出た後、増水する水の中を運転するという彼の判断は、事態をさらに悪化させるだけだった。

Sense（1）

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

His resentful attitude only made matters worse during the custody proceedings.

makes matters worse

（ present singular third-person ）

making matters worse

（ participle present ）

made matters worse

（ participle past ）

made matters worse

（ past ）