fear the worst

idiom

: to fear that the worst possible thing has happened

When we heard there had been an accident, we feared the worst.

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Mercury goes direct today, reminding you that there’s no reason to fear the worst. —

USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024 While some fear the worst is yet to come, and that larger e-motorcycle manufacturers are set for a similar fate, these shutdowns also give pause to other early adopters looking to ride the electric wave. —

New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 Despite tensions/feelings of betrayal still thick in the air, everyone gathered at M&A to, in Gabi’s case, fear the worst, but also to start forming a plan. —

Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024 Many advocates for core programs fear the worst, since the administration is holding its cards close to the chest. —

Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fear the worst

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