Jump the Gun
Synonyms
Definition
The idiom “jump the gun” is a fun one. It means to act or make a decision too quickly, before all the necessary information or circumstances are known. It’s like when someone starts a race before the official signal or shoots a gun before the planned time. The idiom can also be used in other situations. If someone starts celebrating a victory before it’s actually achieved or announces a conclusion before all the evidence is presented, they are “jumping the gun.”
Example sentences
I was so excited about the job offer that I jumped the gun and told everyone before signing the contract.
The team celebrated their victory prematurely and ended up losing the game and they really jumped the gun.
Don’t jump the gun and start packing for the trip before we actually confirm the dates
Jack jumped the gun by proposing to his girlfriend after only a few weeks of dating, which didn’t end well.
The weather forecast predicted a snowstorm, but some people jumped the gun and canceled their plans prematurely.