to make matters worse

to make matters worse(
tu
 
meyk
 
mah
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duhrz
 
wuhrs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. para colmo de males
We were running late, and to make matters worse, it started to storm as we drove off.Nos habíamos retrasado, y para colmo de males, una tormenta empezó a caer cuando nos fuimos.
b. para empeorar las cosas
To make matters worse I lost a button on my blouse.Para empeorar las cosas perdí un botón en mi blusa.
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