In the Loop
Frying Pan Fire Worse He’s Loop Bad Situation
| Id |
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| Idiom |
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE |
| Definition |
from a bad situation to one that is even worse |
| Examples |
- Edith’s parents were happy when she broke off her friendship with Ralph, until she started seeing George, who is an even worse influence on her. She’s jumped out of the frying pan into the fire.
- Tim didn’t like the extra responsibility of being an assistant manager, but now he’s decided to accept the position of full manager. He’s leaping out of the frying pan into the fire.
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