地道美语听力练习:求婚marriage proposal

to jump the gun
to do something before it should be done；to start before the starting signal；to act prematurely
在没有弄清情况之前就抢先说话或行动；操之过急；迫不及待

Etymology:Originally used in sports contests that are started by firing a gun.
最初来自体育比赛，意思是抢跑，抢跳。

Example:
1. We all had to start the race again because Jane jumped the gun.

2. They jumped the gun by building the garage before permission had been given.

Quiz:Choose the right answer.
What happened was that he was so sure that he would get the job that he quit his old job. Unfortunately, he really____. He just found out yesterday he didn't get the job after all.
a. jump guns
b. to jump the gun
c. jumped the gun
d. jumped guns

上期答案：
One was of medium height, sturdily built and strong as an ox.