English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't make this worse than it already is" Mean?
Learn what "don't make this worse than it already is" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't make this worse than it already is.
It means stop acting in a way that will make the situation more serious or more difficult.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells the other person not to escalate the conflict any further.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want someone to calm down or stop escalating. It is common and reusable in everyday conflict.
Better ways to say it
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Don't make this worse than it already is.
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Don't make things worse.
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Don't make it worse.
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