CEFR B1

too soon

idiom

Meaning

Happening or said at an inappropriate or premature time, especially before sufficient time has passed for recovery, acceptance, or proper consideration.

Examples

Bringing up his ex-girlfriend at the party felt a little too soon.
The comedian's joke about the recent tragedy was definitely too soon for many in the audience.

Synonyms: prematurely, hastily, early

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too soon (B1)

idiom

Pronunciation: /tuː suːn/

Definition

Happening or said at an inappropriate or premature time, especially before sufficient time has passed for recovery, acceptance, or proper consideration.

Examples

Bringing up his ex-girlfriend at the party felt a little too soon.
The comedian's joke about the recent tragedy was definitely too soon for many in the audience.

How to Use too soon

too soon to (prepositional phrase): Happening before the appropriate time to do something. — "It is too soon to make a decision about the project's future."
too soon for (prepositional phrase): Occurring before a suitable time for a particular event or action. — "The memorial service was too soon for many of the grieving family members."

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