Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hope for the best, but prepare for the worst", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-04-07 07:04

Meaning of Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst proverb

To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur, but simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome

People hoped for the best, but prepared for the worst when the weather forecast said that the fierce storm was to make landfall in Vietnam's central regions between Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26.

All I can do is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up
To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst

To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome

have stardust in (one's) eyes

Have a very unrealistic and optimistic attitude to something, especially one's hopes for success

Keep smiling

To maintain a  positive and optimistic attitude or demeanor, especially in the face of hardship or adversity

put on a brave face

1. To try to act confident as if a problem does not worry you.

2. To cope with a difficult case optimistically.

Grammar and Usage of Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

Verb Forms

  • hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst
  • hoped for the best, but prepared for the worst

The verb "hope and prepare" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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