Going from bad to worse
Definition of go to the dogs
informal
to become ruined : to change to a much worse condition
Our favorite restaurant has gone to the dogs lately.
The economy is going to the dogs.
Many people think this party is going to the dogs
Boy, this party has really gone to the dogs. First, there was the issue with the caterer, and now half the guests aren't coming.
If a situation goes from bad to worse, it was difficult and unpleasant, and is becoming even more so: Things have gone from bad to worse.
Do you think covid-19 situation has gone from bad to worse since this government has come to power second time
Exacerbated
exacerbate
/ɪɡˈzasəbeɪt,ɛkˈsasəbeɪt/
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verb
past tense: exacerbated; past participle: exacerbated
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
"the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem
aggravate
make worse
worsen
inflame
compound
intensify
increase
heighten
magnify
add to
amplify
augment
add insult to injury
informal
act in a way that makes a bad situation worse.
"to ask our members to accept a pay cut adds insult to injury"
If a situation goes from bad to worse, it was difficult and unpleasant, and is becoming even more so: Things have gone from bad to worse.
I was already late for work and, to add insult to injury, I spilled coffee all over myself
First, the basement flooded, and then, to add insult to injury, a pipe burst in the kitchen
so much so that അത്രത്തോളമാകയാല്
Let alone
Much less
Leave alone
Tony can barely boil an egg, much less cook dinner.
I don’t want even to see her, much less speak to her
We don't have enough money for new car, much less a luxury SUV.
He barely looked at me, much less smiled
He doesn't have a decent home much less buy a BMW
I hardly had time to brush my teeth this morning, let alone do my hair!
We can't afford a vacation, let alone a trip to Disney World.
Leave me alone. I don't want your help. Let it alone! Don't touch it! It may be hot!
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