too soon

phrase

: before the time that is proper, preferred, or specified

I spoke too soon.

It's too soon to tell what will happen.

The show was over all too soon.

—often used in negative context to say at an appropriate or opportune time

The plumber arrived, and not a moment too soon.

Examples of too soon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brendon was suddenly and tragically taken from us far too soon, with so much life ahead of him. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

The worst potential outcome of Judge returning too soon could be an Achilles rupture. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

The four romances are bittersweet, about love that is marked by melancholy, ends too soon, or never got a chance to begin. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for too soon

• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
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• cartoon
• cocoon
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• impugn