{not} [bid] the devil good morrow (until|till) {sb} (actually|) [meet] (with|) him
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used to tell someone to avoid trouble as much as possible
The idiom "not bid the devil good morrow until someone meet him" is an old English expression that cautions against assuming danger or misfortune until it actually occurs. The phrase is rooted in superstition and the belief that mentioning or acknowledging something negative, like the devil, before encountering it may invite bad luck or misfortune. This idiom is used as a reminder to remain cautious and not to tempt fate by talking about potential problems prematurely.
- A man shall not bid the devil good morrow until he actually meets with him.
- Just don't bid the devil good morrow till you meet him.
- Never bid the devil good morrow until you actually meet him.
- The coach cautioned the team not to underestimate their opponents but to focus on their performance, adding, "Let's not bid the devil good morrow until we're on the field.
- Peter didn't want to talk about his upcoming medical test and insisted, "I'll wait until the results are in.I won't bid the devil good morrow."