for fear of
US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/
・UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/
A1
phr.PhraseBecause of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
She didn't speak up for fear of causing an argument.
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Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free
- We cannot let ourselves be bullied into being silenced for fear of ‘playing the race card’
We cannot let ourselves be bullied into being silenced for fear of ‘playing the race card’
- We cannot let ourselves be bullied into being silenced for fear of ‘playing the race card’
We cannot let ourselves be bullied into being silenced for fear of ‘playing the race card’
MAGA supporter: Self-deportations are not scary, they get $1K and a free plane ticket
- "My main concern is the psychological pressure that they are putting on people to sign their self-deportation." The man who asked not to be identified for fear of reprisals characterized the cells as zoo cages, with eight beds each teeming with mosquitoes, crickets, and
"My main concern is the psychological pressure that they are putting on people to sign their self-deportation." The man who asked not to be identified for fear of reprisals characterized the cells as zoo cages, with eight beds each teeming with mosquitoes, crickets, and
- The man who asked not to be identified for fear of reprisals characterized the cells as zoo cages with eight beds each teaming with mosquitoes, crickets and frogs.
The man who asked not to be identified for fear of reprisals characterized the cells as zoo cages with eight beds each teaming with mosquitoes, crickets and frogs.
South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists | REUTERS
- But Lee hasn't sent them for months now, for fear of a potential crackdown closer to home, as newly elected president of the South, Lee Jae-myung, has been pushing to ease tension with the North.
But Lee hasn't sent them for months now, for fear of a potential crackdown closer to home, as newly elected president of the South, Lee Jae-myung, has been pushing to ease tension with the North.
- But Lee hasn't sent them for months now, for fear of a potential crackdown closer to home as newly elected president of the South, Lee Jae-myung, has been pushing to ease tension with the North.
But Lee hasn't sent them for months now, for fear of a potential crackdown closer to home as newly elected president of the South, Lee Jae-myung, has been pushing to ease tension with the North.
走進緬甸震央曼德勒：瀰漫腐屍味的絕望之城－ BBC News 中文
- We had to leave quickly for fear of being apprehended by authorities and we couldn't go to see if the morgue was also overwhelmed.
We had to leave quickly for fear of being apprehended by authorities and we couldn't go to see if the morgue was also overwhelmed.
- We had to leave quickly for fear of being apprehended by authorities,
We had to leave quickly for fear of being apprehended by authorities,
The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
- Designated Unit 731, thousands of Chinese civilians were used in nightmarish medical experiments to develop biological and chemical weapons, as well as carry out experimental surgeries often without anaesthesia for fear of corrupting the data.
Designated Unit 731, thousands of Chinese civilians were used in nightmarish medical experiments to develop biological and chemical weapons, as well as carry out experimental surgeries often without anaesthesia for fear of corrupting the data.
- As well as carry out experimental surgeries often without anesthesia for fear of corrupting the data
As well as carry out experimental surgeries often without anesthesia for fear of corrupting the data
Putin visits Xi in China as leaders push for 'political solution' to Ukraine war | BBC News
- He can't travel to many countries for fear of being arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.
He can't travel to many countries for fear of being arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.
- He can't travel to many countries for fear of being arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.
He can't travel to many countries for fear of being arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.
The Ocean Is Deeper Than You Think. We Need Better Maps.
- I think that we can't be afraid of knowledge for fear of what we'll do with it.
I think that we can't be afraid of knowledge for fear of what we'll do with it.
- I think that we can't be afraid of knowledge for fear of what we'll do with it.
I think that we can't be afraid of knowledge for fear of what we'll do with it.
4 Simple Questions To Find Your Passion
- business or whatever it is that you're afraid to share with other people, for fear of being
business or whatever it is that you're afraid to share with other people, for fear of being
- Is there an area where you have a backlog of work, whether it's songs or poems or any piece of art or business or whatever it is, that you're afraid to share with other people for fear of being judged?
Is there an area where you have a backlog of work, whether it's songs or poems or any piece of art or business or whatever it is, that you're afraid to share with other people for fear of being judged?
Why Is Lung Cancer in Non-smokers on the Rise?
- Or they might be reluctant to admit they might have lung cancer for fear of being, like, accused of smoking.
Or they might be reluctant to admit they might have lung cancer for fear of being, like, accused of smoking.
- Or they might be reluctant to admit they might have lung cancer for fear of being, like, accused of smoking.
Or they might be reluctant to admit they might have lung cancer for fear of being, like, accused of smoking.
Why Cambodia & Thailand Are Moving Towards War
- Wary of this experience, Thai foreign policy experts have consistently warned against Thai prime ministers and royalty visiting the disputed temple complex ever since, for fear of giving Cambodia even more diplomatic ammunition to work with.
Wary of this experience, Thai foreign policy experts have consistently warned against Thai prime ministers and royalty visiting the disputed temple complex ever since, for fear of giving Cambodia even more diplomatic ammunition to work with.
- Wary of this experience, Thai foreign policy experts have consistently warned against Thai prime ministers and royalty visiting the disputed temple complex ever since for fear of giving Cambodia even more diplomatic ammunition to work with.
Wary of this experience, Thai foreign policy experts have consistently warned against Thai prime ministers and royalty visiting the disputed temple complex ever since for fear of giving Cambodia even more diplomatic ammunition to work with.