Jumping the gun means acting or making a decision too quickly, without considering all the necessary information or without waiting for the appropriate time. This term is usually used to describe someone who is impatient or impulsive, and tends to take action before it is reasonable or appropriate to do so.
Examples:
1. John heard his friends talking about a party happening next weekend, and without confirming the details, he immediately bought a new outfit and started inviting all his acquaintances. However, it turned out that his friends were discussing a different party, and John ended up jumping the gun by assuming things without verifying the information first.
2. Sara received an email from her boss asking for suggestions on a new project. Without carefully reading the instructions, she quickly drafted a detailed plan and sent it back right away. Later, she realized that her boss was just seeking general ideas and hadn’t asked for a full proposal yet. In this case, Sara jumped the gun by rushing into the project without fully understanding the requirements.
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