Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to jump the gun
idiom
/tə dʒʌmp ðə ɡʌn/
Definition
To act prematurely or before the proper time.
Examples
- He jumped the gun by submitting his application before the deadline.
- Don’t jump the gun on this project; we need to gather more information first.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to starting something before the official start or before one is ready, typically in a competitive context.
Synonyms
- act too soon
- get ahead of oneself
- hurry
