jump the gun

Example Sentences

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Trump has reason to jump the gun on taking credit for the economy now: It’s doing amazingly well.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Prior to the vote, McCarthy argued that Schiff's censure was a reason why they shouldn't jump the gun on impeachment articles, according to The Hill.

From Salon

"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

He was so eager to jump the gun that he whipped out classified documents for small potatoes political grievances.

From Salon