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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Recent Examples on the Web 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 Devotees started to fear the worst before the show was renewed for additional episodes last Thursday — but there is no word on how much longer the series will continue. David Faris, theweek, 20 May 2024 The dogs’ condition made the shelter fear the worst. Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fear the worst 

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“Fear the worst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20the%20worst. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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