Jump the gun
English Idiom
Meaning: To do something prematurely or before the appropriate time. It's like acting too soon without waiting for the right moment or proper preparation.
Origin: The idiom 'Jump the gun' originates from the world of track and field. In the past, athletes would sometimes start running before the starting pistol was fired, thereby 'jumping the gun.' Over time, this term has come to represent any action taken prematurely.
Examples
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Despite having all the facts at hand, she jumped the gun and accused her colleague of theft.
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The board of directors jumped the gun by announcing the merger before finalizing the details.
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You don't want to jump the gun and submit the report without double-checking the numbers first.
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The media jumped the gun by reporting the celebrity’s death without confirming the news.
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He jumped the gun by proposing a new project before the current one was even halfway finished.
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The student jumped the gun and started the exam before the instructor had given the signal.
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Investors jumped the gun by selling off their stocks at the first sign of market instability.
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She jumped the gun by moving in with her boyfriend after just one month of dating.
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The software company jumped the gun and released the product before it was fully tested.
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Don't jump the gun by making travel arrangements before you get confirmation of your leave.
