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Definition fear the worst (for) in American English

fear the worst (for) phrase

phrase
1

to feel worried that something very bad will happen or has already happened

Example

They were very late, and I was beginning to fear the worst.

Example

Local shopkeepers fear the worst if the new supermarket is built.

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Definition fear the worst (for) in American English