from bad to worse



from bad to worse

Unacceptable and getting more so, on a steady downward course. For example, Mary's grades have gone from bad to worse. [Mid-1500s] Also see if worst comes to worst.
See also: bad, worse

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DamionDAY-mee-ənEnglish
Makana-Hawaiian
AdolphAD-ahlf, AY-dahlfEnglish
Mitra (2)-Persian
Erwin['ə:win]
Venus['vi:nəs]