bring out the worst in (one)

To cause one to exhibit one's worst traits. Your kids always misbehave when I watch them, so I must bring out the worst in them. Sports always seem to bring out the worst in competitive guys like Tad. The pursuit of money always seems to bring out the worst in people.

bring out the ˈworst in somebody

make somebody show their worst qualities: Pressure can bring out the worst in people. OPPOSITE: bring out the best in somebody

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bring out the worst in (one)
grass is always greener (on the other side of the fence), the
the house always wins
never a dull moment
it was ever so
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it was ever thus
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you can't always get what you want
the grass is always greener (on the other side)

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bring out the worst in somebody

bring out the worst in (one)

bring out the ˈworst in somebody