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 time

The plumber arrived, and not a moment too soon.

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No matter how her situation with the Wave actually ended, public sentiment around the Wave’s decision was almost entirely in her favor, with the club making the move too soon based on results, or at all. —

Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Listen to this article Russell Westbrook smelled blood in the water, revealed himself too soon, then still captured his prey anyway. —

Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025 Both series were axed too soon, beloved by critics and audiences alike. —

Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 Scalded milk is too hot for yeast directly off the stove and will kill it if combined too soon. —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for too soon