Out of the frying pan and into the fire
The phrase "out of the frying pan and into the fire" means to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation only to find oneself in an even worse or more challenging circumstance. It implies that one problem or danger has been replaced by another, typically implying a worsening of the situation.
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