jump to conclusions
To make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please do not jump to conclusions before hearing my side.”
“It is easy to jump to conclusions when you see a misunderstanding, but you should ask questions first.”
“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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go jump in the lake
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a building
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a cliff
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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jump at
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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jump at the chance
To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.
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jump at the opportunity
To immediately seize a particular opportunity.
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jump before one is pushed
to perform an action before being forced to do so.
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jump down someone's throat
To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.
Last updated August 10, 2026