cautious optimism

A feeling of general confidence regarding a situation and/or its outcome coupled with a readiness for possible difficulties or failure. I've prepared for this exam for weeks, so I have a cautious optimism that it will turn out well. It's best to exercise cautious optimism when starting any new business.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

cautiously optimistic
be in fighting trim
trim
come up roses
turn out all right
work out all right
on red alert
on one's toes, to be
be another thing
be another/a different matter

References in periodicals archive

Some cautious optimism on U.S.-China trade talks, and to some extent a better headline durable goods print, have underpinned demand for risk and Wall Street futures are sharply higher, partially recouping some of Friday's hefty losses.

Treasury Action: Treasury yields remain modestly richer

(Alliance News) - Haydale Graphene Industries PLC on Thursday said it entered its new financial year with cautious optimism following challenges experienced in financial 2019.

Haydale Graphene Cautiously Optimistic After Starting Restructuring

'Our outlook is one of cautious optimism, and we are excited to work with our team to implement our business plan,' CNPF Executive Chairman Christopher Po said.

Century Pacific to spend P2 billion in capex this year

Voicing cautious optimism about peace prospects in Afghanistan, Pakistan has underscored the need for taking the next key step: initiating an "intra-Afghan dialogue" aimed at ending the 18-year-old war in the strife-torn country.

Pakistan urges 'all sides' to commit to intra-Afghan talks as next critical step for peace

Amman, June 21 (Petra)-- Voicing cautious optimism about peace prospects in Afghanistan, Pakistan has underscored the need for taking the next key step: initiating an "intra-Afghan dialogue" aimed at ending the 18-year-old war in the strife-torn country.

Pakistan urges 'all sides' to commit to intra-Afghan talks

McIlroy's only birdie of the opening day came on the 18th hole and gave the four-time major winner cause for cautious optimism after a 72, but that quickly disappeared on the fearsome back nine at Bethpage Black, hitting bogeys, double-bogeys and wayward drives.

McIlroy errors threaten cut; SportsHORTS GOLF

Majority of Swedish companies in the Philippines expect their sales to grow 10 percent annually in the next three years, according to a survey, tempered only by 'cautious optimism' due to red tape and regulatory unpredictability.

Albeit cautious, Swedish firms still banking on PH's growth story

European businessmen yesterday called on government to be bolder by immediately reducing the corporate income tax (CIT) to 20 percent from the current 30 percent to attract more investors into the country even as they forecast a cautious optimism that 2019 would be a better year for the Philippine economy.

ECCP seeking corporate tax reduction

BDO approaching 2019 with cautious optimism !-- -- Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) - December 7, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines BDO Unibank Inc.

BDO approaching 2019 with cautious optimism

Peskov added that the two leaders affirmed that work is underway for forming a committee to discuss the constitution and that there is a " cautious optimism regarding the formation of this committee in the foreseeable future."

Putin, Merkel discuss situations in Syria, solving crisis

Chamber head of policy Steven Leigh said the survey of firms in Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield had produced an encouraging set of results which overall suggested that cautious optimism might be justifiable for the business outlook during the second-half of the year.

Report reveals reasons for an optimistic view

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - "Al-Hayat" newspaper reported on Monday "cautious optimism" to reach an agreement between Baghdad and the Kurdistan region, noting that the two sides are close to reaching a "preliminary understanding" to resolve the outstanding issues.

Al-Hayat Newspaper: Erbil And Baghdad Approaching A Formula Of Understanding To Resolve Outstanding Issues

There is cautious optimism heading into 2017 with the BDI's price up significantly from a year ago due to increased demand to transport goods.

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM FOR BALTIC DRY INDEX

Johnson also said Britain and Turkey have very similar positions on Syria, and that he saw grounds for cautious optimism on the Cyprus issue.

Britain's Boris Johnson says hopes for 'jumbo' free trade deal with Turkey

There is cautious optimism as to the condition of the 19-year-old new conscript who has been in the ICU since last week after suffering heatstroke, as his condition has improved, chairman of the House defence committee Marinos Sizopoulos said on Tuesday.

Condition of recruit who suffered heatstroke improving, Sizopoulos says

词组	cautious optimism
释义	cautious optimism cautious optimism A feeling of general confidence regarding a situation and/or its outcome coupled with a readiness for possible difficulties or failure. I've prepared for this exam for weeks, so I have a cautious optimism that it will turn out well. It's best to exercise cautious optimism when starting any new business. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: cautiously optimistic be in fighting trim trim come up roses turn out all right work out all right on red alert on one's toes, to be be another thing be another/a different matter References in periodicals archive Some cautious optimism on U.S.-China trade talks, and to some extent a better headline durable goods print, have underpinned demand for risk and Wall Street futures are sharply higher, partially recouping some of Friday's hefty losses. Treasury Action: Treasury yields remain modestly richer (Alliance News) - Haydale Graphene Industries PLC on Thursday said it entered its new financial year with cautious optimism following challenges experienced in financial 2019. Haydale Graphene Cautiously Optimistic After Starting Restructuring 'Our outlook is one of cautious optimism, and we are excited to work with our team to implement our business plan,' CNPF Executive Chairman Christopher Po said. Century Pacific to spend P2 billion in capex this year Voicing cautious optimism about peace prospects in Afghanistan, Pakistan has underscored the need for taking the next key step: initiating an "intra-Afghan dialogue" aimed at ending the 18-year-old war in the strife-torn country. Pakistan urges 'all sides' to commit to intra-Afghan talks as next critical step for peace Amman, June 21 (Petra)-- Voicing cautious optimism about peace prospects in Afghanistan, Pakistan has underscored the need for taking the next key step: initiating an "intra-Afghan dialogue" aimed at ending the 18-year-old war in the strife-torn country. Pakistan urges 'all sides' to commit to intra-Afghan talks McIlroy's only birdie of the opening day came on the 18th hole and gave the four-time major winner cause for cautious optimism after a 72, but that quickly disappeared on the fearsome back nine at Bethpage Black, hitting bogeys, double-bogeys and wayward drives. McIlroy errors threaten cut; SportsHORTS GOLF Majority of Swedish companies in the Philippines expect their sales to grow 10 percent annually in the next three years, according to a survey, tempered only by 'cautious optimism' due to red tape and regulatory unpredictability. Albeit cautious, Swedish firms still banking on PH's growth story European businessmen yesterday called on government to be bolder by immediately reducing the corporate income tax (CIT) to 20 percent from the current 30 percent to attract more investors into the country even as they forecast a cautious optimism that 2019 would be a better year for the Philippine economy. ECCP seeking corporate tax reduction BDO approaching 2019 with cautious optimism !-- -- Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) - December 7, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines BDO Unibank Inc. BDO approaching 2019 with cautious optimism Peskov added that the two leaders affirmed that work is underway for forming a committee to discuss the constitution and that there is a " cautious optimism regarding the formation of this committee in the foreseeable future." Putin, Merkel discuss situations in Syria, solving crisis Chamber head of policy Steven Leigh said the survey of firms in Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield had produced an encouraging set of results which overall suggested that cautious optimism might be justifiable for the business outlook during the second-half of the year. Report reveals reasons for an optimistic view BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - "Al-Hayat" newspaper reported on Monday "cautious optimism" to reach an agreement between Baghdad and the Kurdistan region, noting that the two sides are close to reaching a "preliminary understanding" to resolve the outstanding issues. Al-Hayat Newspaper: Erbil And Baghdad Approaching A Formula Of Understanding To Resolve Outstanding Issues There is cautious optimism heading into 2017 with the BDI's price up significantly from a year ago due to increased demand to transport goods. CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM FOR BALTIC DRY INDEX Johnson also said Britain and Turkey have very similar positions on Syria, and that he saw grounds for cautious optimism on the Cyprus issue. Britain's Boris Johnson says hopes for 'jumbo' free trade deal with Turkey There is cautious optimism as to the condition of the 19-year-old new conscript who has been in the ICU since last week after suffering heatstroke, as his condition has improved, chairman of the House defence committee Marinos Sizopoulos said on Tuesday. Condition of recruit who suffered heatstroke improving, Sizopoulos says
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