too soon
idiom
: before the time that is proper, preferred, or specified
I spoke too soon.
It's too soon to tell what will happen.
The show was over all too soon.
—often used in negative context to say at an appropriate or opportune timeThe plumber arrived, and not a moment too soon.
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The risk of inaction is often greater than the risk of moving too soon.
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors appear to be setting up much of their case ahead of time, while Combs' lawyers say the government is seeking sweeping decisions too soon.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
In other words, don’t expect too much too soon from Salaün.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
As a holistic therapist, she’s unfortunately seen this issue come up time and time again: individuals who overshare too soon, confuse emotional exposure with connection, and later feel raw, misunderstood, or regretful.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors appear to be setting up much of their case ahead of time, while Combs' lawyers say the government is seeking sweeping decisions too soon.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
In other words, don’t expect too much too soon from Salaün.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
As a holistic therapist, she’s unfortunately seen this issue come up time and time again: individuals who overshare too soon, confuse emotional exposure with connection, and later feel raw, misunderstood, or regretful.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for too soon
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“Too soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too%20soon. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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