What is another word for got the worst of it?

Pronunciation: [ɡɒt ðə wˈɜːst ɒv ɪt] (IPA)

The phrase "got the worst of it" implies that someone has suffered a loss or disadvantage in a situation. Some synonyms for this phrase include "came out on the losing end", "was at a disadvantage", "suffered a setback", "was bested", "was defeated", "took a beating", "lost out", and "was outmaneuvered". These phrases can be used interchangeably with "got the worst of it" depending on the context and tone of the conversation. No matter which phrase is used, the implication is that someone has experienced a disadvantage or loss in a particular situation.

Synonyms for Got the worst of it:

What are the hypernyms for Got the worst of it?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Caught a raw deal, Endured a misfortune, Experienced a setback, Incurred a disadvantage, Sustained a defeat, Took a hit, suffered a loss.

Similar words:

got the best of it, who got the worst of it, who got the better of it, which person got the worst of it, who got the worst deal, who got the better deal, who got the last laugh

Semantically related: did you get the worst of it, does anyone have the worse of it?

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