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speak too soon speak too soonTo say something that is soon negated or contradicted. This phrase is usually used in the past tense, as the negating factor has already happened. A: "Who's screaming at each other upstairs?" B: "Well, I thought we'd get through a normal family dinner, but I guess I spoke too soon!" A: "I think we'll soon be in the clear." B: "Don't speak too soon—we're not out of this yet."See also: soon, speakspeak too soonAssume something prematurely, as in I guess I spoke too soon about moving to Boston; I didn't get the job after all. See also: soon, speakspeak too ˈsoon say something, and find afterwards that what you said is not true: ‘I’m glad Simon didn’t come.’ ‘You spoke too soon. Here he comes now.’See also: soon, speak |