hope for the best, prepare for the worst

动词 v. 谚语

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To take precautions that may not be necessary in a future situation, while keeping hope that the situation will turn out well so that these precautions would not need to be used.
谚语
  1. While one should maintain a positive attitude when facing uncertain or challenging circumstances, one should not let this optimism blind them to the need to prepare for the possible hardships which may arise. imperative

词形变化

hope for the best but prepare for the worst alternative hope for the best and prepare for the worst alternative hopes for the best, prepares for the worst present,singular,third-person hoping for the best, preparing for the worst participle,present hoped for the best, prepared for the worst participle,past hoped for the best, prepared for the worst past hope for the best but prepare for the worst alternative hope for the best and prepare for the worst alternative
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