Collocation
get worse
Definition
to become more serious, unpleasant, or of lower quality over time
'get worse' is a common English collocation. to become more serious, unpleasant, or of lower quality over time
get + worse
“If you don’t rest, your cold could get worse.”
Examples
- If you keep walking on that ankle, it could _____ worse.
- My headache started mild, but it quickly _____ worse.
- The weather is going to _____ worse later this evening.
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- Without treatment, the infection may _____ worse.
- Don’t argue right now—this will only _____ worse.
- Traffic always seems to _____ worse after five o’clock.
- His breathing has _____ worse since yesterday, so we’re calling the doctor.
- The financial situation could _____ worse before it gets better.
- Every time the rumor spreads, the problem tends to _____ worse.