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The phrase "assuming the worst" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a situation where one is considering the most negative or unfavorable outcome.
Example: "In this scenario, we must prepare for all possibilities, including assuming the worst about the project's timeline."
Alternatives: "anticipating the worst" or "expecting the worst".
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Consider the most likely causes of memory slips before assuming the worst.
Assuming the worst, Ive had a resignation letter in his pocket.
I'm worried about these kids and their families, and I'm assuming the worst".
Hubby even agrees to stop automatically assuming the worst about Gypsies.
"Just as everyone was assuming the worst after the Navy loss, we still improved".
This task demands a comprehensive flow assurance analysis assuming the worst operating condition during the whole life of the pipeline.
They are assuming the worst — that Smiley has been stealing maps for decades, flooding the market with dirty goods.
"Because no one really knows how the transition is going to go," Lieutenant Kuylman said, "they're all assuming the worst".
Assuming the worst, he tried to cover up his crime by making it look like a suicide.
Steven Petrow, author of the recently published "Steven Petrow's Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners," warned against assuming the worst.
People with social anxiety disorder tend to be overly critical of themselves and often believe others are assuming the worst about them.
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