JLPT N1
～始末だ
end up ~ing (negative outcome); to make matters worse
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form) + 始末だ
Example Sentences
彼は遅刻した上に、言い訳ばかりする始末だ。
Not only was he late, but to make matters worse, he kept making excuses.
注意したのに聞かず、最後には泣き出す始末だ。
Despite being warned, they didn't listen, and ended up crying in the end.