for the worse

for the worse
{adj. phr.} or {adv. phr.} For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result. * /He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse./ * /The sick man's condition changed for the worse./ Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FOR THE BETTER.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • for\ the\ worse — • for the worse • turn for the worse adj. phr. or adv. phr. For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result. He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse. The sick man s condition changed for the worse. Compare: take… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • for the worse — {adj. phr.} or {adv. phr.} For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result. * /He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse./ * /The sick man s condition changed for the worse./ Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FOR THE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • turn\ for\ the\ worse — • for the worse • turn for the worse adj. phr. or adv. phr. For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result. He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse. The sick man s condition changed for the worse. Compare: take… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • take a turn for the worse — See: FOR THE WORSE. Contrast: TAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • take a turn for the worse — See: FOR THE WORSE. Contrast: TAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • take a turn for the worse — if a situation or an ill person takes a turn for the worse, they become worse or more ill. Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job …   New idioms dictionary

  • take a turn for the worse —    If a person who is ill takes a turn for the worse, their illness becomes more serious.     We hoped he would recover but he took a turn for the worse during the night …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • take\ a\ turn\ for\ the\ worse — See: for the worse Contrast: take a turn for the better …   Словарь американских идиом

  • turn for the worse — See: FOR THE WORSE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • turn for the worse — See: FOR THE WORSE …   Dictionary of American idioms

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