menu_book

Definition

Used in apprehension or embarrassment.

Used when worried or concerned.

Used for dramatic effect or emphasis.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, fear.

chat_bubble_outline

In Context

  • "I fear that I was rude to her."
  • "I fear that her business will fail."
  • "She ate, I fear."
  • "I fear the movie sucked."
  • "I fear spiders."
hub

Related Idioms

I

I tell a lie

I am mistaken; I thought that what I said (or wrote) was true, but I h…

 I

I wish

Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were t…

 I

I never did

An exclamation of great surprise.

 I

I could eat a horse

I am very hungry.

 I

I see, said the blind man

Expressing confusion.

 I

I rest my case

The previous statement or proclamation encapsulates my view.
grid_view Browse all I idioms