Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

做最坏的准备，怀最好的希望。 。

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Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

最坏的准备，最好的希望。

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Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

做好最坏的打算，期待最好的明天。

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They hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

VOA: special.2009.08.30

It is always prudent to prepare for the worst and hope for the best, but in our view it would be better first to halt the tightening cycle and announce that the bank is ready to move instead of abruptly shifting gears from tightening to easing.

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