go from bad to worse; deteriorate steadily
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1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to go from bad to worse; to deteriorate day by day
formalUsed to describe situations, conditions, or circumstances that are steadily declining or deteriorating. Often used for organizational performance, health, moral standards, or environmental conditions. Carries a strong negative connotation.
Gōng公
sī司
de的
yè业
jì绩
jiāng江
hé河
rì日
xià下
，
bù不
dé得
bù不
cái裁
yuán员
。
The company's performance has gone from bad to worse, forcing them to lay off employees.
Zì自
cóng从
huàn换
le了
lǐng领
dǎo导
，
dān单
wèi位
de的
fēng风
qì气
jiāng江
hé河
rì日
xià下
。
Since the leadership changed, the workplace atmosphere has deteriorated day by day.
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Tā他
de的
jiàn健
kāng康
zhuàng状
kuàng况
jiāng江
hé河
rì日
xià下
，
jiā家
rén人
shí十
fēn分
dān担
yōu忧
。
His health has been steadily declining, causing great concern for his family.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
xì系
liè列
de的
zhì质
liàng量
jiāng江
hé河
rì日
xià下
，
xù续
jí集
yī一
bù部
bǐ比
yī一
bù部
chà差
。
The quality of this film series has gone downhill, with each sequel worse than the last.