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