MEME REFERENCE

It cant hurt you

Use when someone dismisses an irrational fear before it becomes real

What it expresses

Someone dismisses an irrational fear before the feared thing appears disturbingly real

Example

Your friend tells you a minor scare is harmless before you see the actual threat

When not to use it

Avoid when you're calmly assessing a real but manageable risk like a minor injury

• irrational fear
• dismissal
• disturbing reality