Lingaku- counting one's chickens before they are hatched
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- counting one's chickens before they are hatched
This phrase is used to describe someone who is overly optimistic or makes plans based on assumed outcomes that may not happen. It cautions against assuming success before it is certain.
He has already started preparing for the celebration, truly counting his chickens before they are hatched.
Don't count your chickens before the results are out.
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rú yì suàn pán如意算盘counting one's chickens before they are hatcheddá打rú yì suàn pán如意算盘to count on something unrealisticrú yì suàn pán如意算盘dá打dé得hǎo好to have good expectationsgǎo搞rú yì suàn pán如意算盘to engage in wishful thinkingbái rì白日zuò做rú yì suàn pán如意算盘to have unrealistic daydreamsxīn zhōng心中yǒu有rú yì suàn pán如意算盘to have expectations in one's mindrú yì suàn pán如意算盘bù líng不灵to have one's plans fail unexpectedlyxiǎng想rú yì suàn pán如意算盘to have one's hopes set on a favorable outcome