| Phrase/Idiom | out of the frying pan into the fire |
|---|---|
| Definition | This expression means to go from one difficult situation to another one which is usually even worse. |
| Example | The ride was delayed because of bad weather conditions. When the bus started, it had to turn back because of engine trouble – out of the frying pan into the fire! |
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