borrow trouble
Seek unnecessary problems
To borrow trouble is to worry about problems that haven't happened yet, or to take actions that invite unnecessary difficulty.
The phrase suggests bringing trouble upon yourself when you could have avoided it: Don't borrow trouble—wait and see what actually happens.
Someone who borrows trouble creates anxiety or complications prematurely.
- worryTroubled mental state
- anticipateExpect beforehand
- cross that bridgeDefer worry until needed
- fretAgitation or fingerboard guide
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
overthink · dread · worst case scenario · pessimism · needless · unnecessary · stress · future · imagine · catastrophize · what-if · doom · gloom · dark thoughts · storm clouds · anticipation · sleepless · nervous
borrow troublewait and see
Defer until clarity comes
go with the flow · one day at a time · let sleeping dogs lie · roll with the punches · que sera sera
borrow troublestay calm
Remain unruffled
keep cool · serenity · equanimity · nonchalance · sangfroid
borrow troubletake one day at a time
Handle life incrementally
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