bring out the worst in (one)

bring out the worst in (one)

To cause one to exhibit one's worst traits. Your kids always misbehave when I watch them, so I must bring out the worst in them. Sports always seem to bring out the worst in competitive guys like Tad.
See also: bring, out, worst
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring out the ˈworst in somebody

make somebody show their worst qualities: Pressure can bring out the worst in people. OPPOSITE: bring out the best in somebody
See also: bring, out, somebody, worst
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • bring out the worst in somebody
  • never a dull moment
  • as always
  • it was ever so
  • twa
  • it was ever thus
  • thus
  • you can't always get what you want
  • the grass is always greener (on the other side)
  • grass is always greener on the other side, the