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 timeThe plumber arrived, and not a moment too soon.
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Opening night is April 22; Probably too soon to predict hit or miss for Boop! and Smash, with the former taking in $398,040 for six previews and one regular performances, and the latter at a healthier $892,618 but still around the 89% capacity mark.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
While healing is possible, don’t rush the process or expect too much from yourself too soon.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
Some social media comments even claimed that Jess got pregnant too soon after joining the hit morning show, which put her position in jeopardy.
—Jasmine Elise, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Transplanting too soon, such as when temperatures aren't at least 45ºF or before the average last frost date, could impact the growth of your tomato seedlings.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
While healing is possible, don’t rush the process or expect too much from yourself too soon.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
Some social media comments even claimed that Jess got pregnant too soon after joining the hit morning show, which put her position in jeopardy.
—Jasmine Elise, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Transplanting too soon, such as when temperatures aren't at least 45ºF or before the average last frost date, could impact the growth of your tomato seedlings.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for too soon
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“Too soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too%20soon. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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