Don't count your chickens before they hatch
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I grew up hearing the expression “don’t count your chickens before they hatch” and today’s Federal Reserve press conference was an excellent example of why.
From Barron's
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
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
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