perish the thought|perish|thought イディオム
perish the thought|perish|thought
v. phr. Let us not even think of it; may it never come true.

Used as an exclamation.
If John fails the college entrance exam
perish the thought
he will go back to high school for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should have cancer. Compare: GOD FORBID.
perish the thought|perish|thought
v. phr. Let us not alike anticipate of it; may it never appear true.

Used as an exclamation.
If John fails the academy access assay
perish the anticipation
he will go aback to aerial academy for one added year. Perish the anticipation that Mary should accept cancer. Compare: GOD FORBID. Dictionary