Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dont-count-your-chickens

idiom

/doʊnt kaʊnt jʊr ˈtʃɪkənz/

Definition

Don’t count your chickens is a proverb that advises against assuming success before it actually happens.

Examples

“I know you think you will get that promotion, but don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
“She was excited about her exam results, but decided to wait for the official announcement—don’t count your chickens too soon!”

Meaning

The phrase means that one should not assume that something will happen or succeed before it actually does, especially when it is based on uncertain predictions or plans.