Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.

Jump the gun

1. To do something too soon without proper thought
2. To be hyperactive.
3. To get into conclusions.
4. To take actions quickly.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : To do something too soon without proper thought

Option 1 is the correct solution.

Jump the gun means to do something too soon without proper thought.

Example: I jumped the gun by sending the proposal to the client without first showing it to my manager.