come by the worst

come by the worst

To lose or experience the most negative aspects of something. Did you see his black eye? He must have come by the worst in that fight!
See also: by, come, worst
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • see (something) through rose-colored glasses
  • see through rose-colored glasses
  • see (something) through rose-coloured spectacles
  • blackfishing
  • fishing
  • on the bright side
  • on the plus side
  • on the something side
  • on the upside
  • a mixed picture