# jump to conclusions

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/jump-to-conclusions
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.

## Examples

- 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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