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perish the thought

phrase

Etymology

Equivalent to "[may] the thought perish", with the verb in the subjunctive mood followed by its subject.

Definitions

  1. May the thought perish

    May the thought perish; said of an idea or suggestion that is deeply undesirable.

    • What! was he to lose his hold over these boys, and that because he was unable to cope with a boy much smaller and younger than himself? Perish the thought!
    • According to industry gossips, Richard and Judy may soon go their separate ways. Not maritally; no, perish the thought.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA