Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'jump the gun' in the sentence:
You shouldn't jump the gun before getting confirmation.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The idiom "jump the gun" means to start something before the appropriate or designated time. It describes acting impulsively or prematurely before all the facts are in or before the "starting signal" is given.
In the sentence: "You shouldn't act too soon before getting confirmation."