speak too soon
Jinx your prediction
To speak too soon is to make a statement or prediction that immediately proves wrong or premature.
The phrase often follows events that contradict what was just said: I thought we'd make it on time—spoke too soon.
It acknowledges that confidence was misplaced, usually with mild self-reproach or irony.
- misspokeErred in speech
- talk out of turnSpeak without permission
- foot in mouthSpeaking without tact
- jump the gunStart before permitted
- counting chickensExpecting unconfirmed gains
blurt · retraction · regret · eat your words · misstep · backtracking · misjudgment · bad timing · impatience · jinx · bite · overconfidence · unintended consequences · embarrassment · tempt fate · famous last words · stammer · misunderstanding
- expressions for speaking rashlyfoot in mouth, blurt out, let slip, talk out of turn, careless talk
speak too soonwait and see
Defer until clarity comes
bide one's time · hold one's tongue · hold off · keep one's counsel · bite one's tongue
speak too soonhedge one's bets
Reduce risk by diversifying
err on the side of caution · play it safe · stay mum · cover one's bases
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