don't meet trouble halfway
Don't worry, grow anxious, or distress oneself unnecessarily over something that has yet to happen. Don't meet trouble halfway, or you'll end up paralyzed with indecision and anxiety. Don't meet trouble halfway—just wait and see how she treats you at the birthday party. I'm know you're nervous, but don't meet trouble halfway. Until the doctor calls, you're just guessing at scenarios anyway.
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