| Phrase/Idiom | be afraid, be very afraid |
|---|---|
| Definition | This expression is a warning that something dangerous is imminent. In reality, this is usually said with comic intent. The thing being warned of is more likely to be mildly unwelcome than actually dangerous. |
| Example | The librarian asked about your overdue books – be afraid, be very afraid. |
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