Don't argue with him, it will only make matters worse.
make matters worse
idiom B1
To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.
He tried to fix the broken pipe himself, but he accidentally made matters worse by flooding the entire kitchen floor.
By attempting to justify his previous errors during the board meeting, the manager only made matters worse and further alienated his frustrated colleagues.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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it takes all kinds to make a world
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity.
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it takes two to make a quarrel
It takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely on the other side.
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kiss and make up
To settle one's differences and forgive.