Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ‘Jump the gun’:
ATo make a loud noise
BTo win a competition
CTo act before the appropriate time
DTo start a race
Explanation
– This idiom means to act too soon, before the proper time.
– It originates from athletes starting a race before the starting signal.
– Example: He jumped the gun and announced the news before it was confirmed.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Idioms
- Subtopic: Idiomatic Expressions
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