in the worst way

idiom

US, informal
: very much
I want a new bike in the worst way.

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In recent years, the All-Star Game has devolved into a comedy of pickup basketball in the worst way. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025 John Doe’s life just got a lot sweeter in the worst way possible. Lauren Coates, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025 Man Gets 'Surprise' Visitor While Singing, Goes Viral For Response By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 1 An aspiring musician was determined to get through a song to post online—even after being distracted in the worst way possible. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 Monk finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Kings, who needed a win in the worst way to end a grueling six-game road trip. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the worst way

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