make matters worse

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently. idiomatic
    — His resentful attitude only made matters worse during the custody proceedings.

词形变化

makes matters worse present,singular,third-person making matters worse participle,present made matters worse participle,past made matters worse past

词汇关系

反义词
improve pour oil on troubled waters repair
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