early crow
early crow · early crows
A confident prediction of an outcome that later proves incorrectA confident prediction of an outcome that later proves incorrect.
Meaning
2 senses(Australia, informal)A confident prediction of an outcome that later proves incorrect.
(Australia, informal)A confident early prediction (whether or not the outcome later proves incorrect).
Origin
From horse racing slang, in reference to race callers prematurely declaring that a horse wFrom horse racing slang, in reference to race callers prematurely declaring that a horse will win.
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Forms
plural: early crows| Singular | early crow |
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