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Phrases 39
- worst-caseIn the least favorable of all possible circumstances.
- worst case scenarioAlternative spelling of worst-case scenario.
- Worst Thing
- worst comes to worstIf a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
- Worst Nightmare
- worst of both worldsA solution or scenario which combines the disadvantages of two opposed prior solutions, often having been intended to combine their benefits instead.
- worst enemyAn especially disliked or hostile person.
- least worstLeast bad; the best among unsatisfactory alternatives.
- Worst KoreaSouth Korea; the Republic of Korea.
- worst timelineSynonym of darkest timeline: The circumstances of the present moment in history, viewed as bleak, frightening, ridiculous, or the worst of all possibilities.
- worst case scenariosplural of worst case scenario
- worse comes to worstAlternative form of worst comes to worst: If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
- worst offsuperlative form of badly off: most badly off
- worst-kept secretA situation where little or no attempt has been made to keep a matter secret.
- worst enemiesplural of worst enemy: An especially disliked or hostile person.
- be one's own worst enemyTo act contrary to one's own interests; to cause problems for oneself; to self-sabotage.
- do one's worstinflict the worst possible damage one can
- worst for wearMisspelling of worse for wear: In poor physical condition due to long or heavy use.
- get the worst of itTo suffer the most as a result of a defeat; to be the most badly affected.
- worst-kept secretsplural of worst-kept secret: A situation where little or no attempt has been made to keep a matter secret.
- in the worst wayUrgently; desperately; to an extreme degree.
- worst-temperedsuperlative form of bad-tempered: most bad-tempered
- bad comes to worstAlternative form of worst comes to worst: If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
- did one's worstsimple past of do one's worst
- does one's worstthird-person singular simple present indicative of do one's worst: inflict the worst possible damage one can
Compound words 9
- worstnessThe quality or state of being the worst.
- alderworstWorst of all.
- worstlyworst
- worstestWorst.
- WorsteadA village and civil parish in North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG3026).
- worstedsplural of worsted: Yarn made from long strands of wool.
- WorstellA surname.
- Worstellsplural of Worstell: A surname.
- Worstersplural of Worster: A surname.