Expressing that you are prepared because you feared the worst

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00:00 Expressing That You Are Prepared Because You Feared The Worst
00:31 Answer 1 Score 5
00:39 Answer 2 Score 17
00:58 Answer 3 Score 4
01:13 Accepted Answer Score 9
01:43 Thank you

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ANSWER 1

Score 17

Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. (and Hope for the best but expect the worst) TFD

Proverb. You should have a positive attitude, but make sure you are ready for disaster.

ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 9

I was prepared for the worst case scenario.

A worst-case scenario is a concept in risk management wherein the planner, in planning for potential disasters, considers the most severe possible outcome that can reasonably be projected to occur in a given situation.

Wikipedia

Government planning for ‘worst-case scenario’ on extradition with UK

Irish Times - 8 June 2018

Training for the worst case scenario

Springfield Times - 6 June 2018

ANSWER 3

Score 5

I'm fortunate that I've been saving for a rainy day

ANSWER 4

Score 4

"I am prepared for a rough road ahead"

and

"I have room to tighten my belt"

are common expressions about being prepared for worse times.