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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What happens if an athlete returns to play too soon after a concussion?
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Javier Cárdenas, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Two fizzy and flawed musical comedies that shuttered far too soon, both with toe-tapping scores and sensational triple threats in Jasmine Amy Rogers and Robyn Hurder, respectively.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Incorporate light exercise throughout the day—but not too soon after eating.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Just make sure not to introduce them too fast too soon, as overloading your system could set you up for some digestive distress.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
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Javier Cárdenas, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Two fizzy and flawed musical comedies that shuttered far too soon, both with toe-tapping scores and sensational triple threats in Jasmine Amy Rogers and Robyn Hurder, respectively.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Incorporate light exercise throughout the day—but not too soon after eating.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Just make sure not to introduce them too fast too soon, as overloading your system could set you up for some digestive distress.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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