Get ahead of oneself

B2

What does "Get ahead of oneself" mean?

act prematurely or too soon

"Get ahead of oneself" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves.

— Black Mirror S4E6

You know, there's no point in getting ahead of ourselves, so....

— Breaking Bad S2E3

am i getting ahead of myself?

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E3

LET'S NOT GET AHEAD OF OURSELVES.

— Gilmore Girls S1E13

Well, don't get ahead of yourself, but I appreciate the enthusiasm.

— Gossip Girl S4E5

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

— Grey's Anatomy S3E22

No, you know what? I'm m getting ahead of myself.

— How I Met Your Mother S3E17

I can get ahead of myself.

— Inside Out 2

"Get ahead of oneself" in TV shows & movies

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Black Mirror Breaking Bad Brooklyn Nine-Nine Gilmore Girls Gossip Girl Grey's Anatomy How I Met Your Mother Inside Out 2 Modern Family Parks and Recreation Sherlock Supernatural The Office Young Sheldon
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