“Don't count your chickens before they are hatched”
— Aesop
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Simplified Meaning:
It means that you shouldn't assume something good will happen until it actually does. Imagine you planted some seeds and you are already planning what to do with the fruits, but there is no guarantee every seed will grow. For example, someone might expect a job promotion and start spending more money thinking they will have a bigger salary soon. If the promotion doesn't happen, they'll be in trouble. It's better to wait until things are certain before making plans based on them. This advice helps people make more careful and realistic decisions.
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