What does the idiom 'Jump the gun' mean?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The idiom "Jump the gun" means to act prematurely or to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
Origin: The phrase comes from track and field races, where an athlete is disqualified if they start running before the starting gun is fired.
Example: Don't you think you're jumping the gun by talking about marriage so soon? You've only just met.