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snap judgment

idiom
Meaning

A decision made without deliberation or in excessive haste.


Origin

disputed origin

From snap + judgment.

Examples
SIMPLE

Try not to make a snap judgment about the new neighbor.

CONTEXTUAL

It is unfair to make a snap judgment about his character before you have even spoken to him.

COMPLEX

The committee was warned against making a snap judgment, as the complex legal implications required a much more thorough and careful review of the evidence.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cold snap

    A short and sudden period of cold weather.

  2. 02

    Daniel come to judgement

    One who wisely settles a difficult matter.

  3. 03

    in a snap

    At once, almost immediately, very quickly or suddenly.

  4. 04

    in the snap of one's fingers

    In a snap.

  5. 05

    snap at

    To lash out with a verbal attack.

  6. 06

    snap at someone's heels

    To compete with someone closely, with the possibility of soon defeating or replacing them.

  7. 07

    snap back

    To recover quickly.

  8. 08

    snap it up

    To hurry, to proceed quickly.

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