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worst of both worlds

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the worst of both worlds
the best of both worlds - if you get the best of both worlds, you get the advantages of two different things at the same time. Farmers have the worst of both worlds: low prices for their products, and no guarantee they'll be able to sell them.
See also: both, world, worst


the worst of both worlds
the least satisfactory parts of two different things. By making his parents and his teachers angry with him, Jim seemed to have the worst of both worlds.
Opposite of: the best of both worlds
See also: both, world, worst

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