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in_the_loop_397 to do something prematurely; to start early, before all the preparations have been made. The expression probably originates from foot racing, in which an overly anxious runner would accidentally begin the race before the starting gun was fired.

Accepted Answer

JUMP THE GUN You can’t begin the project yet. You’re going to have to wait until the plan is thoroughly developed. Don’t jump the gun.You bought your son a football and he’s only six weeks old. Don’t you think you’re jumping the gun a little? Time

Id	in_the_loop_397
Idiom	JUMP THE GUN
Definition	to do something prematurely; to start early, before all the preparations have been made.
Examples	You can’t begin the project yet. You’re going to have to wait until the plan is thoroughly developed. Don’t jump the gun. You bought your son a football and he’s only six weeks old. Don’t you think you’re jumping the gun a little?
Extra Info	The expression probably originates from foot racing, in which an overly anxious runner would accidentally begin the race before the starting gun was fired.
Category	Time

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