in the worst way
Related to in the worst way: turn up, rub off, at least, put on the spot, on the back burner, pick up on
in the worst way
Desperately and with an extreme desire. I remember wanting that video game in the worst way, and I was so thrilled when my parents bought it for me.
See also: way, worst
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the worst way
Fig. very much. I want a new car in the worst way. Bob wants to retire in the worst way.
See also: way, worst
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in the worst way
Desperately, very much, as in He wanted a new trumpet in the worst way. This usage replaced worst kind. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s]
See also: way, worst
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in the worst way
Informal Very much; a great deal: wanted to be elected in the worst way.
See also: way, worst
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- high on
- high on (something)
- high on something
- be thrilled with (someone or something)
- fracture
- fractured
- on credit
- for (one's) life
- for life
- stuck on, be