Sooner than you think expression spoken language
Earlier than or before a time anticipated or just referred to.
A: At this speed, we'll arrive in the city at 5 pm. B: Sooner than you think, I'd say.
If the ice keeps melting at this rate, we'll suffer from the consequences of rising sea levels sooner than you think.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
1. A pill or tablet that is hard for someone to swallow because of its large size
2. An fact, claim, proposal, etc. that is very difficult to believe or accept
1. The vet gave my adorable puppy a horse pill and he spat it out immediately.