English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you've done nothing but ruin it" Mean?

Learn what "you've done nothing but ruin it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Accuse

You've done nothing but ruin it.

It means the speaker believes the other person has only made things worse.

From Lost And Found, Episode 53

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone blames another person for ruining everything.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a fight or heated criticism. It sounds harsh and blaming, so it is not appropriate in polite conversation.

Better ways to say it

1
You've done nothing but ruin it.
2
You ruined everything.
3
All you do is ruin things.

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