no fear

== English == === Etymology === The opposing senses of the interjection derive from the phrase functioning as an ellipsis of both have no fear ("be assured") and there is no fear of that happening ("it's impossible"). === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === no fear Not a chance, impossible. === Interjection === no fear Synonym of never fear: no worries, don't worry. (UK, dated) Synonym of no way: absolutely not. ==== Usage notes ==== The two senses of the phrase are more or less antonymic: one can express a desire for something to proceed, while the other usually expresses a desire for something not to proceed. Since the phrase is a contranym, care should be taken to avoid ambiguity or confusion. === Anagrams === Fearon, forane