don't cry before you are hurt

don't cry before you are hurt

Don't become upset about something until it actually happens. I know you're worried that you did poorly on your exams, but don't cry before you are hurt.See also: before, cry, hurt

Don't cry before you are hurt.

Prov. Do not be upset about a bad thing that might happen; only be upset when something bad really does happen. Fred: What am I going to do? There's a possibility that my job will be eliminated! Jane: Don't cry before you are hurt. They haven't eliminated you yet.See also: before, cry, hurt