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What does make matters worse mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word make matters worse? Here's what it means.

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  1. (idiomatic) To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.
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To make matters worse, receiving pension credit may also disqualify you from, or reduce, other state benefits such as council tax relief.
The playing surface was a sea of green on Saturday evening and to make matters worse both teams wore togs which were predominantly white.
To make matters worse, spinach was often on the menu and there was a skin on the milk they served for breakfast.
To make matters worse, the bank was going to foreclose on my farm, and had just repossessed all my piglets.
To make matters worse, an alien monster has bobbed up in Hong Kong harbour keen for a bit of biffo.
To make matters worse, Shannon's resource teaching hours were cut from eight to four and Paul will get no help this year.

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