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for fear that en · CCONJ

Meanings

1. (idiomatic) In order to attempt to prevent the risk that (a particular incident or event might occur).
   • He never comes for fear that it'll happen again, and I didn't tell you about it before for fear that he would find out.

Relateds

for fear of

Translations (1)

ga ar eagla go (in order to attempt to prevent the risk that)