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Out of the frying pan, into the fire meaning

What does the saying 'Out of the frying pan, into the fire' mean?

Idiom: Out of the frying pan, into the fire

Meaning:

If you get out of one problem, but find yourself in a worse situation, you are out of the frying pan, into the fire.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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