Jump the Gun.
English
idiom
To start or take action too soon, before the appropriate time.
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To start or take action too soon, before the appropriate time.
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To act before the right time, often making things worse.
When you jump the gun, you move too fast — before the signal, the approval, or the facts are in.
It’s often used when someone rushes a decision or announces something before it’s official.
"Get Ahead of Yourself"
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Think or plan too far without the facts yet
"Beat to the Punch"
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Do something before a competitor does it first
"Jump the Gun"
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Act before the right moment
I think we jumped the gun by launching the campaign before the product was ready.
You’re right — we need to pause and fix the issues first.
Did you jump the gun by quitting? You don’t have another job lined up yet.
Maybe, but I couldn’t stay in that environment any longer.
I jumped the gun and bought concert tickets, but I didn’t check if you were free.
I’ll figure it out — I wouldn’t miss it!
