come off worse

come off worse

To be viewed even more unfavorably in a negative situation, as due to one's actions. I know that losing the race was very disappointing, but you'll come off worse if you're rude to your fellow competitors, too.
See also: come, off, worse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come off ˈworse

lose a fight, competition, etc. or suffer more compared with others: Don’t worry about him. People who try to hurt him usually find they come off a lot worse than he does.
See also: come, off, worse
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (one's) day in court
  • a/the black sheep
  • black sheep
  • the black sheep
  • I don't mind telling you
  • I don't mind telling you (something)
  • I don't mind admitting (something)
  • I don't mind admitting, telling you..., etc.
  • black sheep of the family
  • the black sheep of the family