Meaning of the word "one swallow does not make a summer" in English
What does "one swallow does not make a summer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
one swallow does not make a summer
US /wʌn ˈswɑː.loʊ dʌz nɑːt meɪk ə ˈsʌm.ɚ/
UK /wʌn ˈswɒl.əʊ dʌz nɒt meɪk ə ˈsʌm.ə/
Idiom
a single fortunate event does not mean that what follows will also be good, or that a general trend has started
Example:
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The team won their first game, but one swallow does not make a summer.
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Sales improved this month, but remember that one swallow does not make a summer.