- do your worst
- informal
used for saying that you are not frightened by something or someone because you are confident that they cannot harm you
Let them do their worst – I'm not scared.
English dictionary. 2014.
do your worst
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do your worst — informal phrase used for saying that you are not frightened by something or someone because you are confident that they cannot harm you Let them do their worst – I’m not scared. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you do not caresynonym Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
I wouldn't wish (something) on your worst enemy. — I/You wouldn t wish (something) on my/your worst enemy. something that you say in order to emphasize that something is extremely unpleasant. The effects of this disease are horrible. You wouldn t wish them on your worst enemy … New idioms dictionary
You wouldn't wish (something) on your worst enemy. — I/You wouldn t wish (something) on my/your worst enemy. something that you say in order to emphasize that something is extremely unpleasant. The effects of this disease are horrible. You wouldn t wish them on your worst enemy … New idioms dictionary
not wish something on your worst enemy — not wish something on anybody/on your worst enemy/ phrase to not want something to happen to someone because it is very bad It’s such a disgusting task, I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. Thesaurus: to not want something, or to not want to do… … Useful english dictionary
worst — worst1 [ wɜrst ] adjective only before noun *** worse than all others or worse than at all other times: It was the worst accident in the company s history. The noise from the airport is worst at night. be your own worst enemy to be the cause of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
worst — [[t]wɜ͟ː(r)st[/t]] 1) Worst is the superlative of bad. 2) Worst is the superlative of badly. 3) N SING: the N, oft N of n The worst is the most unpleasant or unfavourable thing that could happen or does happen. Though mine safety has much… … English dictionary
worst — I UK [wɜː(r)st] / US [wɜrst] adjective [only before noun] *** worse than all others, or worse than at all other times It was the worst accident in the company s history. The noise from the airport is worst at night. • be your own worst enemy II… … English dictionary
worst — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. most bad. adv. most badly. n. the worst part, event, circumstance, or possibility (the worst of the storm is over; prepare for the worst). v.tr. get the better of; defeat, outdo. Phrases and idioms: at its etc. worst in… … Useful english dictionary
worst — I. adjective, superlative of bad or of ill Etymology: Middle English werste, worste, from Old English wierresta, wyrsta, superlative of the root of Old English wiersa worse Date: before 12th century 1. most corrupt, bad, evil, or ill < his worst… … New Collegiate Dictionary
your own worst enemy — (your) own worst enemy doing things yourself that prevent you from being liked or successful. As a young player, Michael was his own worst enemy, arguing with the coach and other players and generally being unpleasant. Usage notes: sometimes used … New idioms dictionary
