I spoke too soon Meaning in English

expression · lemma: i speak too soon

US

EYE SPOHK TOO SOON

UK

EYE SPOHK TOO SOON

Definition

You say this when you realize that what you just said or predicted has become untrue or has changed quickly.

Usage & Nuances

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.

• Spanish: hablé demasiado pronto - lo dije antes de tiempo
• Portuguese (BR): falei cedo demais - fui precipitado(a)
• Portuguese (PT): falei cedo demais - fui precipitado(a)
• Chinese (Simplified): 我说得太早了
• Chinese (Traditional): 我說得太早了
• Hindi: मैंने जल्दी बोल दिया
• Arabic: تسرعت في الكلام
• Bengali: আমি তাড়াতাড়ি বলে ফেলেছি - আমি আগে বলে ফেলেছিলাম
• Russian: я поспешил с выводами - я заговорил слишком рано
• Japanese: 早まって言ってしまった
• Vietnamese: tôi nói vội quá - tôi nói sớm quá
• Korean: 내가 너무 일찍 말했네 - 내가 성급하게 말했다
• Turkish: erken konuştum - çok erken konuştum
• Urdu: میں نے جلدی بازی کی - میں نے جلدبازی میں کہہ دیا
• Indonesian: aku terlalu cepat bicara - aku keburu ngomong

Example Sentences

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