idiom
jump the gun
JUMP thuh GUN
dʒʌmp ðə ɡʌnListen
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Syllable breakdown
jumpthegun
Dictionary meaning
To act before the right time; to do something prematurely.
Examples
- The press release was sent before the deal was confirmed—we jumped the gun.
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