speak too soon

相關詞: speak

成語

Definition

  1. To make a statement that is proven wrong shortly after being said.

    • I thought it wouldn't rain today, but I spoke too soon, it's pouring right now.

    • She said the job was easy, but she spoke too soon, as she is now struggling with it.

    • They thought they had won the match, but they spoke too soon, as the other team scored at the last minute.