“to make matters worse”
Used to introduce an additional problem or complication that worsens an already difficult or bad situation. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "to make matters worse" in the video clips below.
Hear how "to make matters worse" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Daredevil, The Crown, Chernobyl, OverSimplified, National Geographic and 2 more.
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TV ShowDaredevil
Daredevil — S01E01
“To make matters worse,”
and I find out one of my secretaries
has discovered my illicit activity. … she's now telling people
about said activity.
Play at 32:19
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TV ShowThe Crown
The Crown — S03E03
“To make matters worse,”
[Wilson] Uh, not alive, ma'am. … it has been reported that
the north shoulder of tip seven has moved
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TV ShowThe Crown
The Crown — S04E02
“To make matters worse,”
Oh, come on! A bit of harmless fun. … the Queen has invited me
to join her stalking tomorrow morning.
Play at 18:28
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YouTubeOverSimplified46.9M views · 2020-08-17
The Russian Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 1)
“To make matters worse,”
but if the military joined
in, it would be game over. … in October workers in Marxists
including one Leon Trotsky
Play at 15:22
YouTubeNational Geographic4.8M views · 2025-01-11
Ancient Civilizations of the World: Drain the Oceans | MEGA EPISODE | National Geographic
“To make matters worse,”
These types of worked stones... … much of the settlement was
overgrown with dense jungle.
Play at 1:51:05
YouTubeVeritasium27.2M views · 2025-12-31
The World's Most Important Machine
“- To make matters worse,”
so not enough light, too much debris. … they could see that
about 10 years from now,
Play at 34:47
YouTubeOverSimplified49.1M views · 2020-05-04
Henry VIII - OverSimplified
“To make matters worse,”
Wolsey deferred the case
back to the Pope in Rome. … after all the Wars in Europe,
Play at 13:38
YouTubeJohnny Harris2.3M views · 2025-12-04
Why USA 1.0 failed
“to make matters worse,”
Meanwhile, the super-weak
Congress is in debt, … and they're like, "We need
money, let's raise some taxes."
Play at 13:08
YouTubeOverSimplified69.9M views · 2020-01-31
The American Civil War - OverSimplified (Part 1)
“To make matters worse,”
Yeah, me too. … new Northern free States
meant now the Southern States
Play at 10:48
TV ShowChernobyl
Chernobyl — S01E05
“To make matters worse, the reactor isn't hot enough”
The reactor is drowning in poison. … to produce sufficient steam.
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