After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate…

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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence. To say “don’t count your chickens before they hatch” means

  1. Be content with what you have.
  2. Focus on past achievements.
  3. Always be optimistic about the future.
  4. Don’t plan based on something that hasn’t yet happened. ✓
Explanation

The proverb warns that eggs may not hatch, so you should not treat the chickens as yours yet. Do not plan on something that has not yet happened.

It does not mean to be content, to dwell on the past, or to be always optimistic. It is a warning against being too sure of the future.

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