for the worse
turn for the worse
take a turn for the worse
For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result.
He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse.
The sick man's condition changed for the worse.
get one wrong
take one wrong
To misinterpret; misunderstand another.
Don't get me wrong; I didn 't mean to criticize you.
give one an inch, and he will take a mile
If you give some people a little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some people are never satisfied.
I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wanted more and more. If you give him an inch, he'll take a mile.
The counselor said to Jack, "No, I can't let you get a haircut until Saturday. It's against the rules, and if I give an inch, someone will take a mile."
give or take
To add or subtract. Used with a round number or date to show how approximate it is.
The house was built in 1900, give or take five years.
give-and-take
give and take
A sharing; giving and receiving back and forth between people; a giving up by people on different sides of part of what each one wants so that they can agree. Compromise.
Jimmy is too selfish. He has no notion of give-and-take with the other children but wants everything for himself.
There has to be give-and-take between two countries before they can be friends.
Give and take is an important element of a successful marriage.
Most business negotiations involve give and take between the parties involved.
Friendly talking or argument back and forth. Friendly sharing of ideas which may not agree; also: an exchange of teasing remarks.
After the meeting there was a lot of give-and-take about plans for the dance.
go easy
take things easy
To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. Often used with on.
"Go easy," said Billy to the other boys carrying the table down the stairs.
Go easy on the cake. There isn't much left.
To avoid hard work or worry; have an easy time; live in comfort.
The doctor said that Bob would have to take things easy for awhile after he had his tonsils out.
Grandfather will retire from his job next year and take things easy.
Mr. Wilson has just made a lot of money and can take things easy now.
go fly a kite
take a hike
To go away; leave. Usually used as a command, to show that you do not accept someone's ideas.
Harry was tired of John's advice and told him to go fly a kite.
After Mary stood around telling Sue what was wrong with her dress. Sue told her to go fly a kite.
go to the trouble
take the trouble
To make trouble or extra work for yourself; bother.
John told Mr. Brown not to go to the trouble of driving him home.
Since your aunt took the trouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is to thank her.