Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst proverb
To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur, but simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome
People hoped for the best, but prepared for the worst when the weather forecast said that the fierce storm was to make landfall in Vietnam's central regions between Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26.
All I can do is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome
Have a very unrealistic and optimistic attitude to something, especially one's hopes for success
To maintain a positive and optimistic attitude or demeanor, especially in the face of hardship or adversity
1. To try to act confident as if a problem does not worry you.
2. To cope with a difficult case optimistically.
The verb "hope and prepare" should be conjugated according to its tense.