couldn't be worse/better
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: to be as bad/good as it can be
The situation couldn't be worse/better.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
As a result of the new rules, homeowner association fees are rising significantly, and the timing couldn't be worse.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The timing couldn't be worse for the Kings, who are already without Keegan Murray (back soreness) and Jake LaRavia (thumb).
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
For some in the tech industry, the timing of the tariffs couldn't be worse.
—ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Couldn't be worse/better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couldn%27t%20be%20worse%2Fbetter. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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