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
Ilbert-English (Rare)
Farouk-Arabic
EsmeEZ-mayEnglish
Emira-Bosnian
İKbal-Turkish
Sona-Indian, Hindi