Английский словарь американских идиом - cry before one is hurt

or holler before one is hurt {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or afraid. - Used in negative sentences. * /When Billy went to the barber, he began to cry before the barber cut his hair and his father told him not to cry before he was hurt./ - Often used as a proverb. * /John was worried because he would soon have a new boss. His mother said, "Don't cry before you're hurt!"/ Syn.: BORROW TROUBLE.