Deterioration

to intensify a disagreement or argument

He is adding fuel to the fire by insisting on his point of view.

to worsen a bad situation by doing or saying something hurtful or disrespectful, in addition to the harm that has already been caused

He always adds insult to injury by criticizing her in public.

to worsen a bad, unpleasant, or dangerous situation for someone or something

He always fans the flames of controversy by making provocative statements.

to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure

She is going to hell in handbag by spending all her money on unnecessary things.

to deteriorate or decline significantly

If we don't take steps to improve the situation, our economy will go to the dogs.

to be in a very poor condition, particularly compared to the past

She is feeling tired and worn out, as if she has known better days.

to unintentionally do something that harms oneself or one's own interests

He always shoots himself in the foot by speaking without thinking first.

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

He is facing a double whammy of health problems and financial difficulties.

very likely to be defeated or completely fail

If we don't find a solution soon, our company will be on the ropes and may have to close down.

used when one moves from a bad situation into a worse one

He always seems to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire by making impulsive decisions.

used to describe someone who is really tired after an exhaustive physical activity

If you don't take care of yourself, you will be feeling worse for wear in the morning.

used to indicate that a situation is about to become tense, difficult, or critical

If the government doesn't address the issue soon, the balloon will go up and there will be protests.

to suddenly and completely stop, often in a dramatic or unexpected manner, implying a sense of frustration, disappointment, or failure

If we don't address the issue soon, the entire system will come to a grinding halt.

to slowly come to a complete stop after gradually losing speed or power

She is worried that the project will grind to a halt if they don't receive the necessary support.

used to tell a person to go and leave one alone

After he insulted my friend, I told him to go to the devil.