Meaning of the word "the cure is worse than the disease" in English
What does "the cure is worse than the disease" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the cure is worse than the disease
US /ðə kjʊr ɪz wɜrs ðæn ðə dɪˈziːz/
UK /ðə kjʊə rɪz wɜːs ðæn ðə dɪˈziːz/
Idiom
the solution to a problem is more harmful or difficult than the problem itself
Example:
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The government's new tax plan to fix the economy might be a case where the cure is worse than the disease.
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I stopped taking the medication because the side effects were so bad; the cure was worse than the disease.