Definition & Meaning of "the cure is worse than the disease (itself|)"

the cure is worse than the disease (itself)

SENTENCE

used to warn that a proposed solution to a problem may have more negative consequences than the problem itself, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and evaluation

Example

The side effects of a medication may be worse than the symptoms of the illness it was intended to treat, showing how the cure is worse than the disease.

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Definition & Meaning of "the cure is worse than the disease (itself|)"

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