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"[meet] trouble halfway" 的定义和意义

to meet trouble halfway
01

to have a tendency to become worried over something that has not yet happened

to [meet] trouble halfway definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "meet trouble halfway" and when to use it?

The origin of the meaning of "meet trouble halfway" can be traced back to times when communities had to rely on themselves. Those who focused too much on imagining troubles before knowing if they would truly occur were seen as "meeting trouble halfway." Over time, as communities needed a balance of preparation and staying focused on real issues, this phrase came to describe people with a tendency to anxiously anticipate difficulties before determining if they are really a threat.

02

to confront a problem or difficulty as soon as it arises, rather than trying to avoid it or wait for it to resolve itself

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By next month, I predict Claire will have met trouble halfway so frequently that her anxiety is out of control.
Mark met trouble halfway last week when he panicked over a minor work issue that never materialized.
Jane is meeting trouble halfway right now as she stresses over potential fallout from a situation that has yet to play out.
Sarah tends to meet trouble halfway by constantly worrying about worst-case scenarios that may never happen.
The company is facing financial difficulties, so we need to meet trouble halfway and start cutting costs now.
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