can't bear to think about (something)
can't bear to think about (something)
Unable or unwilling to think about or discuss a topic or situation because it is too stressful, overwhelming, or upsetting. I've got two essays due on Monday and an exam on Tuesday—I can't bear to think about it! I can't bear to think about the number of people living in extreme poverty every single day.
See also: bear, think
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- hairy situation
- a cool head
- cool head
- cosh
- be under the cosh
- keep a cool head
- keep a level head
- the evil hour/day/moment
- out of the frying pan (and) into the fire
- out of the frying pan into the fire