Jump the ___ (do something before time) Daily Themed Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 16, 2024

Jump the ___ (do something before time) Daily Themed Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Jump the ___ (do something before time) Daily Themed for the 16 July 2024 edition of Daily Themed crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with G and end with N, and the possible solutions are GDN,GIN,GUN.

Answer to Jump the ___ (do something before time) Daily Themed crossword clue is GUN.

The phrase "Jump the gun" is an idiomatic expression that means to act prematurely or before the appropriate time. It originates from the sport of track and field, where a race begins with the firing of a starter pistol (gun). If a runner starts running before the pistol fires, they "jump the gun" and may face penalties or disqualification.

In general usage, it refers to anyone who acts too quickly or hastily, often without full information or consideration of consequences. Thus, "Jump the gun" suggests someone or something that is ahead of schedule or not following the expected order of events, typically with implications of impatience or over-eagerness.