Meaning of the word "don't halloo till you are out of the woods" in English
What does "don't halloo till you are out of the woods" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
don't halloo till you are out of the woods
US /doʊnt həˈluː tɪl ju ɑːr aʊt əv ðə wʊdz/
UK /dəʊnt həˈluː tɪl juː ɑːr aʊt əv ðə wʊdz/
Idiom
do not celebrate or feel confident about success until you are certain that a difficult or dangerous situation is completely over
Example:
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We have finished the first phase, but don't halloo till you are out of the woods; there is still a lot of work to do.
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The surgery went well, but don't halloo till you are out of the woods, as the recovery period is critical.