Meaning of the word "perish the thought" in English
What does "perish the thought" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
perish the thought
US /ˈper.ɪʃ ðə θɔːt/
UK /ˈper.ɪʃ ðə θɔːt/
Idiom
1.
used to say that you hope that something bad will not happen or is not true
Example:
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Me, a politician? Perish the thought!
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He suggested we might fail, but perish the thought!
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