complicate matters

Examples (10)

• The sudden rain will complicate matters for the outdoor event.
• His unexpected resignation could complicate matters further.
• We need to avoid any actions that might complicate matters.
• Adding another variable will only complicate matters unnecessarily.
• Her refusal to cooperate threatened to complicate matters significantly.
• The new regulations are likely to complicate matters for small businesses.
• Trying to fix it yourself might complicate matters even more.
• Historical rivalries complicate matters in the region.
• He tried to clarify the situation, but only managed to complicate matters.
• Don't complicate matters by introducing too many changes at once.