English / proverb
Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Maintain optimism regarding the ultimate victory while planning meticulously for catastrophic contingencies.
In context
01
Entering the finals against undefeated legends, our mantra was simple: hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
02
The disaster rescue crew packed surplus supplies, determined to hope for the best, prepare for the worst during the storm.
Synonyms
optimistic yet realistic,prudent optimism,ready for contingencies
Antonyms
reckless optimism,fatalistic surrender,blind complacency
Collocations
always hope for the best prepare for the worst,wise to hope for the best prepare for the worst,rule to hope for the best prepare for the worst