jump the gun

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Further questions were raised last week when the British military seemed to jump the gun in announcing Kate would attend a Trooping the Color ceremony in June, apparently without consulting palace officials.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

"We do not want to jump the gun on an announcement but I think it is quite likely that it will be a significant investment in our relationship with India," he told reporters.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2023

Okay, I do want to jump the gun because I’m certain of what we’re seeing.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2023

“People will sort of jump the gun and see that we’ve turned on the map even before we’ve officially announced it,” said Elizabeth Reina-Longoria, the communications director at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2023

Best not to throw wild guesses at Thomas right now, lest he decide to jump the gun and send troops after me.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu