jump the gun


Definition: Meaning of, jump the gun in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dʒʌmp ðə;ðɪ;ðiː ɡʌn /

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Present Participle Third Person Singular
  1. to begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off
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  2. informal to act or begin too soon or without due caution
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