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单词 jump the gun
释义

jump the gun

informal Act before the proper or appropriate time.There's a lot of sense in what he says, but I think he jumps the gun on this one....
  • The atmosphere is tense, police and coastguards are on hand to make sure nobody jumps the gun.
  • It's only been here a week and when we got it I thought I was jumping the gun, but it's so cheerful and pretty and elegant in it's dark green velvety majesty, turning one end of my livingroom into the dark, mysterious winter forest.

Synonyms

act prematurely, act too soon, be overhasty, be precipitate
informal be previous, be ahead of oneself
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