Den Teufel an die Wand malen
to expect the worst
Literally: to paint the devil on the wall
Meaning: to expect the worst
Example: Mal nicht den Teufel an die Wand, es wird schon gut gehen.
Don't expect the worst, it'll be fine.
to expect the worst
Literally: to paint the devil on the wall
Meaning: to expect the worst
Example: Mal nicht den Teufel an die Wand, es wird schon gut gehen.
Don't expect the worst, it'll be fine.