don't count your chickens (before they're hatched)EXPECT spoken used to say that you should not make plans that depend on something good happening, because it might not 不要指望过早,如意算盘别打得太早 I wouldn’t count your chickens, Mr Vass. I’ve agreed to sign the contract, but that’s all. 瓦斯先生,我可不会像你这样高兴得太早。我是同意签合同了,但仅此而已。
don’t count your chickens (before they’re hatched)• Getting an Oscar would be wonderful, but I think it's too early to count my chickens.• If you want to go on a date sometime, you can ask me. But don't count your chickens.• You'll probably get the job, but don't count your chickens just yet.
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