To hear the phrase "our only hope" always makes one anxious, because it means that if the only hope doesn't work, there is nothing left.

Lemony Snicket
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The phrase, "our only hope," is one that makes one anxious. It often comes in the form of a prayer or when someone is in dire straits. To hear it means that there is nothing left, so the listener must act quickly.

Source: The Blank Book

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