don't get your hopes up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “don't get your hopes up” mean?
Synonym of don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
Is “don't get your hopes up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.