Usage examples of "at worst" in English with translation to German

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It is my fear that in an understandable but foolish wish for the European Union to have its own defence capability, politicians are forging ahead with plans that are at best wishful thoughts, and at worst dangerous. Ich befürchte, dass die Politiker in dem verständlichen, aber törichten Bestreben, eine eigene Verteidigungskapazität für die Europäische Union zu schaffen, Pläne vorantreiben, die bestenfalls Wunschgedanken und schlimmstenfalls gefährlich sind.
This is the worst hotel in town. Das ist das schlechteste Hotel in der Stadt.
The worst thing about summer is the heat. Das Schlimmste am Sommer ist die Hitze.
We need to prepare for the worst. Wir müssen uns auf das Schlimmste vorbereiten.
We are prepared for the worst. Wir sind auf das Schlimmste vorbereitet.
This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me! Das ist das Schlimmste, was mir jemals passiert ist.
It was exceptionally cold last summer, and the rice crop was the worst in 10 years. Der letzte Sommer war außergewöhnlich kalt und die Reisernte war die schlechteste in zehn Jahren.
You must prepare for the worst. Du musst dich auf das Schlimmste vorbereiten.
An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his field, and how to avoid them. Ein Experte ist jemand, der die schlimmsten Fehler kennt, die in seinem Gebiet gemacht werden können und weiß, wie man sie vermeidet.
Today was the worst day in Sarajevo. Heute war der schlimmste Tag in Sarajevo.
He prepared for the worst. Er bereitete sich auf das Schlimmste vor.
In the worst case scenario we'll just have to look as happy as we can. Im schlimmsten Fall machen wir eben gute Miene zum bösen Spiel.
a flattering friend is your worst enemy. Ein Freund, der dir schmeichelt, ist dein ärgster Feind.
We have to expect the worst. Wir müssen mit dem Schlimmsten rechnen.
This is the worst book I've ever read. Das ist das schlechteste Buch, das ich je gelesen habe.
Democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried. Demokratie ist die schlechteste Regierungsform, abgesehen von allen anderen, die ausprobiert wurden.
Let's have a contest. The side to come up with the worst insult wins. Wir treten gegeneinander an. Wer sich die übelsten Beschimpfungen ausdenkt, hat gewonnen.
Let's think about the worst that could happen. Lass uns über das Schlimmste, das passieren könnte, nachdenken.
It is necessary to prepare for the worst. Es ist nötig, aufs Schlimmste vorbereitet zu sein.
I am shaking hands with my worst enemy. Ich gebe meinem ärgsten Feind die Hand.
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