Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Hatched
(don't plan on the successful results of something until those results actually occur)
Hi, Lydia. How are you doing with your book about the Indian tribes of the Amazon?
I haven't found a publisher yet, but I know it will be a big success. I'm going to use the money from my advance royalties as a a down payment on that condo I've been looking at.
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched. What if you can't find a publisher?
I guess you're right. I really should not count on getting any money until the book is actually accepted for publication.
And even then the publishers may not advance you enough for a down payment on that condo. But don't despair. It's quite possible that someone out there will want to publish your book. I wish you all the best.
advance royalty = 印税前払い金
despair = 絶望する
someone out there = その辺の誰か