I spoke too soon Meaning in English
expression · lemma: i speak too soon
التعريف
You say this when you realize that what you just said or predicted has become untrue or has changed quickly.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This expression is informal and often used to admit you were wrong or made a prediction too quickly. Typically said after something you just claimed is immediately contradicted by events.
جمل نموذجية
I said it wouldn't rain, but I spoke too soon—it's pouring now.
basic
The bus is never late! Oh, I spoke too soon, it's just arrived ten minutes late.
basic
Everything seems perfect—wait, I spoke too soon, the lights just went out.
basic
We got through security with no problems—oh, I spoke too soon, they're checking my bag now.
natural
Wow, this app never crashes—wait, I spoke too soon, it just froze on me.
natural
Everyone was saying the restaurant is always open, but I spoke too soon—the door's locked.
natural