Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jump-the-gun
idiom
/ˈjʌmp ðə ɡʌn/
Definition
To act prematurely or start something before the appropriate time.
Examples
- Don’t jump the gun by assuming you’ve won the competition; wait for the official results.
- She jumped the gun and started packing her bags before she even got the job offer.
- He tends to jump the gun in conversations, interrupting others before they finish speaking.
Meaning
Jumping the gun refers to taking action too soon without waiting for the right moment, often based on assumptions or impatience.
Synonyms
- act too soon
- hurry
- preempt
- anticipate
