Is it correct to say “he deserves the worse/worst” What does it mean? Can it be rephrased?

The correct phrase is "he deserves the worst." This means that someone believes the person in question deserves the most negative outcomes or punishments possible due to their actions or behavior. You can rephrase it in several ways, such as: - "He deserves nothing but the worst." - "He deserves to face the worst consequences." - "He should get the worst of it." - "He deserves the most unfortunate fate." All these rephrasings convey a similar meaning, indicating that the person is deserving of negative treatment or outcomes.