Meaning of the word "out of the frying pan into the fire" in English
What does "out of the frying pan into the fire" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
out of the frying pan into the fire
US /aʊt əv ðə ˈfraɪɪŋ pæn ˈɪntu ðə ˈfaɪər/
UK /aʊt əv ðə ˈfraɪɪŋ pæn ˈɪntu ðə ˈfaɪər/
Idiom
1.
from a bad situation to one that is even worse
Example:
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Leaving his old job, he thought things would improve, but he went out of the frying pan into the fire with his new boss.
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Trying to fix the problem yourself without professional help might lead you out of the frying pan into the fire.
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