English / idiom
Jump the Gun
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To act prematurely, rashly, or before the proper or designated moment.
In context
01
We jumped the gun by planting early tomatoes in March, and a late spring frost ruined them all.
02
Let us wait for the official marine weather advisory instead of jumping the gun and setting sail.
Synonyms
act prematurely,start prematurely,rush in
Antonyms
wait patiently,bide one's time,hold back
Collocations
careful not to jump the gun,definitely jumped the gun,prone to jump the gun