perish the thought
US /ˈpɛrɪʃ ðɚ θɔt/
・UK /ˈperɪʃ ðə θɔ:t/
C1
idm.An expression to reject an undesirable idea strongly.
Perish the thought that we would give up now.
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We need to change the system that has allowed the genocide in Gaza to fester : Francesca Albanese
- And, uh, I must say that the political assassination within Israel of one of us, perish the thought, is just around the corner.
And, uh, I must say that the political assassination within Israel of one of us, perish the thought, is just around the corner.