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What is the meaning of the idiom, "one swallow doesn't make a summer"?

Question #150249. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Dec 02 2023.
Originally posted Dec 02 2023 9:12 PM.

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BigTriviaDawg

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According to the Collins Dictionary, it is a warning that just because one good thing happened don't assume more good things will follow.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/one-swallow-doesnt-make-a-summer

The phrase might have its origin from "The Young Man and the Swallow" by Aesop.

The story suggests that one day of happiness does not mean a person will be entirely happy. It is nice, but things could get better...or worse. Since a swallow is a migratory bird, seeing one could be the first sign of spring.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/one_swallow_does_not_a_summer_make

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Dec 02 2023.
Dec 02 2023, 9:15 PM

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