"Jump the gun"

"Jump the gun" means to act too early, before the right time or before all the necessary preparation is in place.

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How "Jump the gun" shows up at work

Said after the fact, usually by the person who did not Jump the gun, to the person who did. Also appears in pre-meeting emails from managers who want to slow down a subordinate who is moving faster than is comfortable.

Buzzword

I think we Jump the gun on announcing the partnership before the contract was signed.

Plain English

I think we acted too early on announcing the partnership before the contract was signed.

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