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hope for the best, prepare for the worst
Definition:  one should have hope and stay positive, and at the same time have room for disappointments
Usage:  I did not understand question 7, but I just decided not to leave it blank; in this exam, I am hoping for the best, and on the other hand, I am prepared for the worst
SEPEDI
Translation:  holofela tše kaone, o itokišeletše tše mpe
Proverb: matsogo ke meubaefeta le mo a yago gona ga tsebje
XITSONGA
Translation:  tshembhela ka swa kahle swinene ivi u tilulamiselela swo biha
Proverb: u nga byala mavele ku mila mfava
TSHIVENḒA
Translation:  lavhelela zwavhuḓisa, ḓilugisele zwo vhifhesaho
Proverb: u tshi gobela, u vhetshele tshifhango madzhivhulo