Meaning of Idiom ‘In the Worst Way’
In the worst way means very much; desperately; to an extreme degree. 1,2,3
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Usage
In the worst way is often used literally, such as “He did things in the worst way possible.” When it is used as an idiom, it usually refers to something that is wanted or needed very much. 4
Examples Of Use
“My son wants a new video game in the worst way, but he already has too many.”
“What a stressful day! I need a drink in the worst way.”
“Susan wanted to get into Harvard in the worst way, but after visiting, she realized she didn’t want to go there.”
Origin
Used since the second part of the 1800’s. 5
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References- Heacock, Paul. Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2010.
- Ammer, Christine. American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.
- Bengelsdorf, Peter. Idioms in the News – 1,000 Phrases, Real Examples. N.p.: Amz Digital Services, 2012.
- Bengelsdorf, Peter. Idioms in the News – 1,000 Phrases, Real Examples. N.p.: Amz Digital Services, 2012.
- Ammer, Christine. American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.