make matters worse

Examples (10)

• To make matters worse, my friend then lost her keys.
• His sarcastic comment only served to make matters worse.
• The sudden downpour began to make matters worse for the stranded hikers.
• She worried her intervention might make matters worse instead of helping.
• If you interfere now, you'll just make matters worse.
• The failing economy will only make matters worse for struggling families.
• His refusal to apologize just made matters worse between them.
• Don't panic; that will only make matters worse.
• Their constant bickering threatens to make matters worse in an already tense situation.
• The lack of communication could make matters worse in the long run.