Example: La situació política està anant de mal en pitjor cada dia.
Definition
"Anar de mal en pitjor" is a Catalan expression meaning that a situation is progressively worsening or deteriorating over time. It describes circumstances that are going from bad to worse, often used to emphasize continuous decline or negative development.
Translations
To go from bad to worse
Ir de mal en peor
Van kwaad tot erger gaan
Aller de mal en pis
Vom Regen in die Traufe kommen
Etymology
The phrase "Anar de mal en pitjor" literally translates to 'going from bad to worse' in Catalan. It combines 'anar' (to go) with 'mal' (bad) and 'pitjor' (worse). This expression follows a common linguistic pattern found in many languages to describe worsening situations, emphasizing gradual decline.
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To go from bad to worse