betide

• Verbo arcaico que significa acontecer ou ocorrer, usado sobretudo na expressão 'woe betide' para expressar ameaça ou aviso de desgraça.

An archaic verb meaning to happen or occur, often used in the phrase 'woe betide' to express a threat or warning of misfortune.

1. Happen to or become ofC2formalbritish

   To happen or occur, especially to someone; often used in a threatening or ominous sense.

   Acontecer com

   • Woe betide anyone who disobeys the rules.
   • What will betide us if the storm hits?
   • He wondered what might betide his family in his absence.

   Sinônimosbefallhappenoccurovertaketranspire