Phrasal verb
rush into
Definition
phrasal verb. To start doing something very quickly without thinking about it enough first. You use this when someone makes a big decision too fast.
phrasal verb. To begin an activity or make a commitment prematurely or without sufficient deliberation. The verb is transitive and requires a noun phrase or gerund object.
Examples
“Don't rush into a decision before you have all the facts.”
“After the company closed, many employees felt they had to rush into new jobs without considering their long-term career goals.”
“While the board was eager to expand, the CEO cautioned them not to rush into a merger that could compromise the firm's core values and financial stability.”
Examples
simple
“Don't rush into a decision before you have all the facts.”
contextual
“After the company closed, many employees felt they had to rush into new jobs without considering their long-term career goals.”
complex
“While the board was eager to expand, the CEO cautioned them not to rush into a merger that could compromise the firm's core values and financial stability.”
Usage
Often used with abstract nouns like 'decision', 'marriage', or 'agreement'.
Teaching tip
Contrast with 'jump into'; 'rush into' specifically highlights the speed and lack of preparation rather than just the start of the action.
Pitfall
He rushed into to buy the car.
He rushed into buying the car.
The preposition 'into' must be followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.
Phrasal verb
Particles
into
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
rush + into + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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