“Whisper it quietly”
/ˈwɪspɚ ɪt ˈkwaɪətli/
phrase · soccer
Definition
A disclaimer used before a bold but plausible football prediction, signalling that the speaker knows the claim is ambitious but has enough conviction to say it anyway.
Origin
The phrase plays on the idea of saying something quietly because saying it out loud might make it seem foolish, particularly when making early-season predictions before there is enough evidence to back them up.
Used in a sentence
"Whisper it quietly, but with Tottenham's new midfield signings, they could be a seriously good team this year."
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