the worst of both worlds



the worst of both worlds

the least satisfactory parts of two different things By making his parents and his teachers angry with him, Jim seemed to have the worst of both worlds.
Opposite of: the best of both worlds
See also: both, of, world, worst

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Armel-French
Pinar-Turkish
TadijaTAH-dee-yahCroatian
Santiagosahn-TYAH-go (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Foreman['fɔ:mən]
Shiphrah-Biblical