Don't count your chickens before they hatch

1. Don't assume that you'll get the things you want until you have them.

Example Sentences

Rachel says she is always worried, scared, and doubtful - "You know the saying, don't count your chickens before they hatch? I feel like don't count your hostage until you're hugging them."

From BBC

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch, but the first stand-alone Chick-fil-A will reportedly rise in New Orleans.

From Fox News

Don't count your chickens before they hatch, Democrats.

From New York Times

The expression "don't count your chickens before they hatch" comes to mind.

From New York Times

File this under the heading: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

From Seattle Times