jump the gun
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- 1To start doing something too soon, before the right moment to begin.
Like starting to eat before everyone has even sat down.
Don't jump the gun. Wait until you have all the facts.
He jumped the gun and announced the news before it was official.
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- 2To start a race too soon, before the starting gun fires.
Like pressing 'go' before someone finishes saying 'ready, set, go.'
One runner jumped the gun, so the whole race had to restart.
If you jump the gun, the officials will call you back to the line.
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- 3To buy or sell stocks using secret news before the public knows about it.
Like peeking at the answers before the test even starts.
He jumped the gun by buying shares after hearing secret company news.
Traders who jump the gun on private tips can face serious trouble.
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