It could be worse

8th May 2024

It could be worse

We use this expression to say that the situation may be negative, but we are thinking positively about it.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
My friend fell over and sprained her ankle last night. Those stairs are dangerous.
It could be worse - I know someone who actually broke her leg falling down those stairs.
Example 2
The man has just told me the new computers won't be here until Friday.
It could be worse - once we had to wait 6 weeks for new equipment!