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OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE
from a bad situation to one that is even worse
 OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE
1. Edith’s parents were happy when she broke off her friendship with Ralph, until she started seeing George, who is an even worse influence on her. She’s jumped out of the frying pan into the fire.
2. Tim didn’t like the extra responsibility of being an assistant manager, but now he’s decided to accept the position of full manager. He’s leaping out of the frying pan into the fire.


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