Jump the gun meaning
What does the saying 'Jump the gun' mean?
Idiom: Jump the gun
Meaning:
If you jump the gun, you start doing something before the appropriate time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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