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jump to conclusions

idiom
Meaning

To make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not jump to conclusions before hearing my side.

CONTEXTUAL

It is easy to jump to conclusions when you see a misunderstanding, but you should ask questions first.

COMPLEX

The detective warned his team not to jump to conclusions until they had analyzed all the forensic evidence from the scene.

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    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  2. 02

    go jump off a building

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  3. 03

    go jump off a cliff

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  4. 04

    jump at

    To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.

  5. 05

    jump at the chance

    To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.

  6. 06

    jump at the opportunity

    To immediately seize a particular opportunity.

  7. 07

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    to perform an action before being forced to do so.

  8. 08

    jump down someone's throat

    To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.

Last updated April 17, 2026