jump the gun

Example Sentences

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"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

“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

Roberts asked about Biden’s remarks the previous Sunday: “Did he jump the gun a little here?”

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2021

“We’re not going to jump the gun and reach a conclusion before we have a thorough and complete review of the system,” Ryder told reporters in a call afterward.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2020

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