It's early days Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈɝɫi/ /ˈdeɪz
ITS UR-lee DAYZ
ɪts/ /ˈɜːli/ /dˈeɪz
ITS UR-lee DAYZ
Definition
This expression means that something has just started, so it is too soon to know the result or make any judgments.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British English; used to suggest patience with outcomes of new situations. Not common in American English. Often used with the present perfect or simple present. Can refer to projects, relationships, changes, etc.
Spanish: es pronto - aún es temprano - todavía es muy prontoPortuguese (BR): ainda é cedo - está muito no começoPortuguese (PT): ainda é cedo - está muito no inícioChinese (Simplified): 现在还早 - 为时尚早Chinese (Traditional): 現在還早 - 為時尚早Hindi: अभी शुरुआत है - अभी बहुत जल्दी हैArabic: ما زال الوقت مبكرًا - لا تزال في البدايةBengali: এখনও শুরু - এখনও অনেক দেরি আছেRussian: ещё рано - всё только начинаетсяJapanese: まだ始まったばかりVietnamese: vẫn còn sớm - mới bắt đầuKorean: 아직 초기다 - 아직 시작 단계다Turkish: daha çok erken - henüz başındayızUrdu: ابھی شروعات ہے - ابھی ابتدائی دن ہیںIndonesian: masih terlalu awal - masih tahap awal
Example Sentences
It's early days, so we don't know if the plan will work.
basic
The shop just opened last week—it's early days for their business.
basic
Don't worry, it's early days in your new job.
basic
We just started dating—it's early days to talk about the future.
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They launched the app last month—it's early days but the feedback is positive.
natural
Things might change. It's early days, so let's wait and see.
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