idiom
Dont count your chickens before they hatch
dont count your CHIK-inz before they hach
/doʊnt kaʊnt jɔːr ˈtʃɪkɪnz bɪˈfɔːr ðeɪ hætʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
don'tcountyourchickensbeforetheyhatch
Dictionary meaning
Don't rely on something before it actually happens.
Examples
- The deal isn't signed—don't count your chickens.
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