Come off worst

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phrasal verb

To be the most harmed or disadvantaged in a situation or conflict.

In the court case, he seemed to come off worst with a costly fine to pay.
Visual representation of "come off worst" - To be the most harmed or disadvantaged in a situation or conflict.

Often appears as...

  • come off worst in a fight
  • come off worst in a dispute

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Idiomatic

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Negative Outcome

Emphasizes the least favorable result in a competitive or unfavorable situation.

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Despite his efforts, John came off worst in the scholarship competition.
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Conflict Context

Often used when referring to the outcome of arguments, fights, or conflicts.

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In the siblings' argument over the inheritance, Maria came off worst.
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Subjective Perception

The phrase may reflect a personal or public opinion rather than an objective fact.

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The audience felt the comedian came off worst after the debate with the heckler.
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