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This idiom means that two or more competitors are very close in a race or competition.

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This idiom signifies being in the leading position in a group of competitors.

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This refers to a competitor who is not well-known but has the potential to win.

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This idiom means that a competition or activity is fully active and energised.

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To start something too early, especially a race or competition.

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During the final lap, the two runners were neck and neck, making it impossible to predict the winner.

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With her innovative strategies, she was always ahead of the pack in the tech industry.

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Nobody expected the dark horse candidate to win the election, but he surprised everyone with his victory.

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The basketball season is in full swing, with games happening almost every day.

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He jumped the gun by submitting his report before the results were finalised.

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Meaning:

start something too soon or early, especially without thinking

do something before it should be done

act before the proper time

begin something before preparations are complete

Example:

1. The media jumped the gun and gave out their verdict of the scandal even before the investigation was complete.

2. Don't you think you are jumping the gun by talking about marriage so soon? You've only just met.

3. I don't want to jump the gun and give out my conclusions until I have all the information required.

4. He jumped the gun and booked a seat for me even before I had confirmed that I was coming.

5. I think he jumped the gun when he made that investment without doing proper research first.

6. The new executive jumped the gun by sending out the appointment letter too soon.

7. She didn't want to jump the gun and make a statement until she had all the facts of her case.

8. If we publish this sensitive article, the masses will be quick to jump the gun and give their own verdict based on half truths and unconfirmed news.

Origin:
This phrase originated from track and field races and was known since the early 1900s. It refers to athletes starting the race before the gun was fired (which was used to signal to start of the race). This phrase was preceded in America by "beat the gun".

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jump the gun idiom meaning, origin, examples in a sentence, dark meanings, definition, synonyms, interesting facts, backstory, and the history of the phrase.

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Use this online quiz to match the idioms related to competition with their meanings.

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Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms related to competition in this exercise.

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Learning Resources (Fill in the Blanks Game): COMPETITION IDIOMS (idioms - business english - competition) - This activity will help you practice the idioms about competition.

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Fierce and intense rivalry where competitors will do anything to succeed.

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To win easily and decisively, without much effort or challenge.

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To enter or join a competition or contest

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To be aggressive and competitive, especially in business or negotiations.

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A situation or environment characterized by ruthless competition and survival of the fittest.

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A competition or race that is very close and uncertain until the end.

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A situation where everyone has an equal opportunity to compete fairly.