jump the gun — to do something too soon, especially before the proper or right time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to do something too soon, especially before the proper or right time
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒʌmp ðə ɡʌn/
Korean meaning: 성급하게 행동하다, 때가 아닌데 미리 행동하다
Korean pronunciation: **점프** 더 **건**
Example Sentences
- He jumped the gun and proposed on the second date - she wasn't ready for that!
- The company jumped the gun by announcing the product before testing was complete.
- I think you're jumping the gun - let's wait for more information before making a decision.
jump the gun
NOUN//dʒʌmp ðə ɡʌn//
to do something too soon, especially before the proper or right time
He tried to jump the gun and started running before the whistle blew.
Don't jump the gun before you run under the sun!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
이 표현은 육상 경기에서 출발 신호총이 울리기 전에 먼저 뛰어나가는 상황에서 유래되었습니다. 1940년대부터 사용되기 시작한 이 관용구는 스포츠 규칙 위반에서 일반적인 성급함을 의미하는 표현으로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He jumped the gun and proposed on the second date - she wasn't ready for that!”
“The company jumped the gun by announcing the product before testing was complete.”
“I think you're jumping the gun - let's wait for more information before making a decision.”
“She jumped the gun and bought a wedding dress after the first kiss!”
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