in the worst way

a little of something goes a long way

Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

all the way to Egery and back

The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

be one's own worst enemy

To act contrary to one's own interests; to cause problems for oneself; to self-sabotage.

by the way

Irrelevantly, off-topic.

come a long way

To make significant progress.

cry all the way to the bank

To be happy due to the receipt of money, but sad about the cause.

die the way one lived

To die because of or after doing something characteristic of oneself, especially something that one enjoyed doing.

doctors make the worst patients

It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.