help matters
idiom
: to make a situation better
—usually used in negative statements
It didn't exactly help matters when he accused her of lying!
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Elio’s failure to resonate with audiences likely won’t help matters.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The speculation and scrutiny around the drivers’ situation also does not help matters.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The Lakeshore Preserve project should help matters.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Onana wasn’t the only one to blame, but his performances certainly didn’t help matters.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The speculation and scrutiny around the drivers’ situation also does not help matters.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The Lakeshore Preserve project should help matters.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Onana wasn’t the only one to blame, but his performances certainly didn’t help matters.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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“Help matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20matters. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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