“Jump the Gun” Meaning Explained

Have you ever done something too soon and it caused a problem? In English, we call that “jumping the gun” a common American idiom that means starting something before the right time.

In this short video from Idiom Breakdown by USA Convo, you’ll learn:
✅ What “jump the gun” means in plain English
✅ Where the phrase comes from
✅ How to use it naturally in conversation
✅ How to practice speaking it out loud

This lesson is perfect for English learners, ESL students, and anyone who wants to sound more fluent and confident in American English.

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