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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

hope for the best and prepare for the worst

hope for the best and prepare for the worst

Meaning

Be optimistic but ready for difficulty.

Usage example

Use "hope for the best and prepare for the worst" when be optimistic but ready for difficulty.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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