| 单词 | jump the gun |
| 释义 | jump the gun in British English or beat the gun a. (of a runner, etc) to set off before the starting signal is given b. informal to act prematurely jump the gun in American English Informal 1. to begin a race before the signal has been given 2. to begin anything before the proper time jump the gunto do something before the right, proper or expected time The book wasn't due to be released until September 10, but some booksellers havejumped the gun and decided to sell it early. Examples of 'jump the gun' in a sentence |
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