How to Pronounce "hope for the best and prepare for the worst"
expression
HOHP fer thuh BEST and pri-PAIR fer thuh WURST
HOHP faw thuh BEST and prih-PAIR faw thuh WURST
Definition
This expression means you should stay positive and expect good outcomes, but also make plans in case things go badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /pɹiˈpɛɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝst
British English
hˈəʊp/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /ˈænd/ /pɹɪpˈeə/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHP fer thuh BEST and pri-PAIR fer thuh WURST
UK
HOHP faw thuh BEST and prih-PAIR faw thuh WURST
Listen in Context
Before the big game, we hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
It's smart to hope for the best and prepare for the worst before traveling abroad.
Doctors hope for the best and prepare for the worst in emergencies.
I always hope for the best and prepare for the worst when starting a new job.