/Sounds like 'keh-DAR ko-mo el DIA-blo'/
To come out of a situation looking absolutely terrible — to end up in the worst possible light in someone's eyes. The social outcome you most dread: being seen as the bad guy.
Example
"After that fight he came out looking like the villain in front of everyone."
"I tried to explain but ended up looking even worse."
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/Sounds like 'keh-DAR ko-mo el DIA-blo'/
To come out of a situation looking absolutely terrible — to end up in the worst possible light in someone's eyes. The social outcome you most dread: being seen as the bad guy.
Example
"After that fight he came out looking like the villain in front of everyone."
"I tried to explain but ended up looking even worse."
Regional synonyms: