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the cure is worse than the diseaseThe medical treatment for an illness produces a worse net result than the illness does, especially via adverse effects.Rate it:

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Bark is Worse than Your BiteA person or situation that is frightening but actually the actions are not any worseRate it:

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the cure is worse than the diseaseThe solution or proposed solution to a problem produces a worse net result than the problem does, especially via unintended consequences.Rate it:

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make matters worseTo worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.Rate it:

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one's bark is worse than one's biteThe individual acts threatening but is relatively harmless.Rate it:

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so much the worseThat is or would be even worse.Rate it:

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take a turn for the worseTo start to become worse; to worsen.Rate it:

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worse for wearIn poor physical condition due to long or heavy use.Rate it:

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worse for wearDrunk.Rate it:

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absence makes the heart grow fonderWhen someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it.Rate it:

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mighty oaks from little acorns growSomething great can come from a modest beginning. Don't give up on the project - mighty oaks from little acorns grow!Rate it:

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grow onTo become more likeable to someone.Rate it:

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grow some ballsTo act in a mature way to a given situation or problem.Rate it:

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grow upTo mature and become an adult.Rate it:

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grow out ofTo become too physically large for something, especially clothes.Rate it:

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grow upTo flourish.Rate it:

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to not let any grass grow under one's feetto be always active and never delay in taking an actionRate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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conch don't grow on treesmeat that comes out of sea shellsRate it:

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great oaks from little acorns growAlternative form of mighty oaks from little acorns grow.Rate it:

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grow a setSynonym of grow a pairRate it:

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grow apartTo gradually become estranged.Rate it:

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grow coldTo wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.Rate it:

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grow intoTo grow in size, so as to be able to fit something.Rate it:

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grow intoTo become accustomed to something by maturing.Rate it:

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grow outTo allow to grow unimpeded.Rate it:

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grow out ofTo become too mature for something.Rate it:

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hear the grass growTo have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing.Rate it:

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hear the grass growTo be very aware or discerning; to pay attention to every small detail.Rate it:

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hear the grass growTo hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.Rate it:

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let the grass grow under one's feetTo be idle; to fail to make progress.Rate it:

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money doesn't grow on treesYou must work in order to have money.Rate it:

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the ivy can grow no higher than its hostA remark made by the French philosopher Descartes about critics: No matter how clever a critic may be, he can never surpass the writer on whom he is dependent.Rate it:

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water the love and dreams will grow.LoveRate it:

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escape the bear and fall to the lionTo avoid a problem or inconvenience only to exchange it for an even worse misfortune afterwardsRate it:

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fool's bargainA bad bargain; one that leaves the person accepting it worse off.Rate it:

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Green ThumbHaving a great ability to grow flowers and plants, someone who is skill full in growing plantsRate it:

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a rolling stone gathers no mossA person who never settles in one place will never be successful.A person who does not keep active will grow mouldy.Rate it:

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not out of the woods yetPatient has shown improvement but still could get worse and dieRate it:

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rub salt in someone's woundsTo make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).Rate it:

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rub salt in the woundTo make an injury feel worse.Rate it:

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not a patch onNot an improvement over something; not nearly as good as something; much worse than.Rate it:

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(in) otio languere et hebescereto grow slack with inactivity, stagnate.Rate it:

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add fuel to fireTo inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.Rate it:

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auf Gedeih und Verderbfor better or worseRate it:

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bad old daysthe past, seen as a time when things were worse.Rate it:

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boiling frogWhen referring to a situation gradually becoming worse, without those involved realizing the peril affecting them until it's too late.Rate it:

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chien qui aboie ne mord pasHis bark is worse than his bite.Rate it:

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chub upTo become chubby; to grow fat.Rate it:

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cop onGrow up.Rate it:

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