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Discover LudwigThe phrase "fear the worst" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing anxiety or concern about a negative outcome in a situation.
Example: "As the storm approached, I couldn't help but fear the worst for our weekend plans."
Alternatives: "anticipate the worst" or "expect the worst."
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Skeptics fear the worst.
Environmentalists fear the worst.
But many fund managers fear the worst.
Hope I'm wrong but fear the worst.
We have to fear the worst".
Many fear the worst is not over.
One begins to fear the worst.
But some campaign groups fear the worst.
The natural reaction for householders is to fear the worst.
Bond investors were invited to fear the worst.
Jets fans, he said, always fear the worst.
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