The phrase "a fear of getting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing anxieties or apprehensions related to obtaining or experiencing something.
Example: "She has a fear of getting rejected, which often holds her back from pursuing new opportunities."
Alternatives: "anxiety about receiving" or "apprehension of obtaining".
Less that than a fear of getting trapped in a pattern, reckons Johnson.
Or there's a fear of getting trashed by the right-wing press.
Levein pointed out: 'There is a fear of getting beaten in these games.
The only way of destroying the cheating mindset is a fear of getting found out.
Samsung seem to have ruined what could have been their best work through a fear of getting it wrong – or possibly taking too big a risk.
Casey's big, soul-baring number, "Safer," brings us the unsurprising news that her tendency to shut down viable relationships stems from a fear of getting hurt.
"Throughout our conversations we heard a strong undercurrent of fear; fear of speaking out, fear of reprisal, fear of losing your job, being made redundant, fear of becoming a victim, fear of getting a reputation as a troublemaker and not getting promoted," concluded the review, which was led by the barrister Dinah Rose.
"Throughout our conversations we heard a strong undercurrent of fear; fear of speaking out, fear of reprisal, fear of losing your job, being made redundant, fear of becoming a victim, fear of getting a reputation as a troublemaker and not getting promoted if an employee, or further work if a freelancer, supplier or contractor," the report found.
The new Germany, Mr. Kohl told his partners, would be a successful merchant with a modest diplomatic front, a limited military and a deep fear of getting involved in international conflicts.
He was nearing the end of a 17-year term at the Fishkill Correctional Facility and had a gnawing fear of getting out and moving on.
On weekend visits I got around using the Tube, and avoided exploring on foot out of a quaint fear of getting lost.
