Meaning of the word "speak too soon" in English

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speak too soon

US /spiːk tuː suːn/

UK /spiːk tuː suːn/

to say something that turns out to be wrong very soon after you have said it

Example:

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I thought I had finished all my work, but I guess I spoke too soon.

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The baby finally fell asleep. Oh, wait, I spoke too soon, he's crying again.

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