Question

In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Jump the gun

1. To do something without thinking
2. To avoid danger
3. To fool the authority
4. To overthink

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : To do something without thinking

The idiom jump the gun means to do something too soon without considering the consequences.

Eg: I jumped the gun by sending the mail to my manager without thinking about my leave plans.

Option 1 is thus the correct answer.