to go off half-cocked: to speak or act prematurely. U.S. colloq.
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释义 | the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > untimeliness > [verb (intransitive)] > be premature (in acting) (4) to go off half-cocked1833 to go off half-cocked: to speak or act prematurely. U.S. colloq. break1897 To come out or emerge by breaking barriers; to burst forth, rush out with sudden violence. Const. upon… Athletics. To get off the mark… to beat (also jump) the gun1933 Phrases. to beat (also jump) the gun: Athletics to make a false start; (hence figurative) to act before the permitted or agreed time. Subcategories:— arrive early (1) |
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