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Don't count your chickens before they hatch

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



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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.

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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."

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

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

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

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