How to Pronounce "jump the gun"
expression
JUMP-thuh-GUN
jump-thuh-GUN
Definition
To act too soon or do something before the correct or appropriate time, often by being too eager or impatient.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡən
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-thuh-GUN
UK
jump-thuh-GUN
Listen in Context
Try not to jump the gun on your homework; wait for instructions.
He jumped the gun and sent out the invitation before the date was set.
If we jump the gun, we might make a mistake.
We don’t want to jump the gun and announce anything before it’s confirmed.