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Meaning of jump the gun

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jump the gun

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off.

  2. To act or begin too soon or without due caution.

  3. (investing) To trade securities based on information that is not yet public; to trade on inside information.