gun jumping
An act or instance of jumping the gun.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't jump the gun before you know all the facts.”
“The team decided to wait for the official announcement rather than jumping the gun and assuming the project was cancelled.”
“Investors often jump the gun by reacting to market rumors, only to find that the official reports tell a very different story.”
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big gun
A person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly effective.
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eat one's gun
To commit suicide, especially by use of a firearm discharged into the victim's mouth.
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fire the starting gun
To launch or trigger an event or situation.
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give it the gun
To cause a specific vehicle to accelerate; to open the throttle of an engine.
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go great guns
To perform particularly well; to be particularly successful.
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guns blazing
With much force or bravado.
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hired gun
A person who is employed to advance the interests of their employer, especially in a vigorous manner using such methods as political lobbying, legal advocacy, or persuasion.
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jump the gun
To act or begin too soon or without due caution.
Last updated August 10, 2026