English - United States - English
Do not count your chickens before they hatch.
Do not count your chickens before they hatch.
Meaning
Do not rely on a result before it has actually happened.
Literal translation
Do not assume eggs have become chickens before they hatch.
Usage example
Wait until the contract is signed; do not count your chickens before they hatch.
Wait until the deal is confirmed before assuming success.
Cultural context
A widely used English proverb warning against premature certainty.