Meaning of the word "come off worse" in English

What does "come off worse" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

come off worse

US /kʌm ɔf wɜrs/
UK /kʌm ɒf wɜːs/

Idiom

to be in a worse position or suffer more than someone else as a result of a competition, fight, or argument

Example:
In the end, he always seems to come off worse in any argument with his sister.
Despite their efforts, the smaller company came off worse in the legal battle against the giant corporation.