What does the saying "don't get your hopes up" mean?

[Anonymous]

Does it mean that something might happen?
Or does it mean that something won't happen?

[_bunny_]

It means don't start getting excited it means exactly what it says don't start getting your hopes up don't start believing that something is going to happen don't start believing that you're going to get that guy or that job or whatever

[Anonymous]

It means that you shouldn't have high expectations of something or you'll be disappointed.

[smouchie]

It means exactly what it says, you should not get your hopes up because then you will get disappointed, but it can under some circumstances be said more as a joke.

[madhatters4]

it means there is a good chance that whatever you are hoping may happen one happen. so to avoid disappointment lower your expectations of it happening

[madhatters4]

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[madhatters4]

ignore that... sorry...
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[Xavixk]

It means that it is very unlikely to happen, so don't get you hopes up

[Slushmuffin]

It means there's a high chance your about to be dissappointed

[Stargirl1227]

Dont get your hopes up meansss dont get too excited about something, there's always a possibility it won't turn out the way your hoping for.

[AnonBran]

Typically that saying means that something is unlikely to happen, but it could mean the opposite depending on the context in which it was said.

[fdd62094]

Something will never happened

[hasrett]

It won't happen.

[cancan73]

Probably won't

[AlexDelux]

Dont count on it