for (also †to, †into) the worse: indicating a negative change in condition or quality, fortune, or circumstances.
| 单词 | θ91022 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > adversity > in adversity [phrase] > at the or one's worst > from a prosperous or thriving condition (5) for (also to, into) the worseOE for (also †to, †into) the worse: indicating a negative change in condition or quality, fortune, or circumstances. out of God's blessing into the warm sun1546 out of God's blessing into the warm sun and variants: from a better to a worse situation. down (the) wind1600 down (the) wind. figurative. Towards decay or ruin; into or (commonly) in a depressed or unfortunate condition, in evil plight; to go down the wind… on (also, esp. in early use, upon) the go1682 Declining, deteriorating. Cf. on the turn at turn, n. phrases 3b(c). In early use also: on the verge of destruction. Obsolete. to the bad1802 to the bad: (a) to a bad state or situation, to ruin; (b) to the debit side of the account, in deficit; also in extended use. |
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