to make matters worse

I was already late, and **to make matters worse**, I couldn't find my keys.

Idiom Situation

Meaning

to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant

I was already late, and to make matters worse, I couldn't find my keys.

to create, produce, or construct something

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

to begin an activity or journey

deeply in love

To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.

without much thought or preparation

to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress

to start life poor but become rich through hard work