Don't halloo until you are out of the woods In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "don't halloo until you are out of the woods", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-10-10 07:10

Meaning of Don't halloo until you are out of the woods (redirected from don't whistle before you are out of the woods )

Variants:

don't halloo before you are out of the woods , don't whistle till you are out of the woods , never whistle before you are out of the woods , don't whistle until you are out of the woods

Don't whistle before you are out of the woods proverb

Don't conclude a problem solved until it is completely resolved.

"Your heart operation was successful. You are no longer in any danger" - "There might be some complications. Don't whistle before you are out of the woods".

"The problem will be solved if he agrees to help us." - "Don't whistle before you are out of the woods".

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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