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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Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The biggest mistake brands make is collecting too much data too soon.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
These rules are necessary, says Pinto, because eating or drinking too soon after taking the pill can significantly reduce how much medication reaches the bloodstream.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The midterm elections can’t get here too soon.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Too soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too%20soon. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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