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perish the thought
Phrase
Japanese Meaning
（非常に望ましくない考えに対して）その考えはなかったことにすべきだ、という否定的な意見を表す表現。 / （提案や意見が極めて不適切であると感じた場合に）その考えはすぐに消え失せるべきだと示唆する表現。
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May the thought perish; said of an idea or suggestion that is deeply undesirable.
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perish the thought
When I suggested moving abroad, my friend cried 'perish the thought' and refused to discuss it further.
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When I suggested moving abroad, my friend cried 'perish the thought' and refused to discuss it further.
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