jump the gun meaning in Hindi

jump the gun in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Jump the gun

   ATo do something too soon and too quicklyBTo stop a processCUsing a gun for sportsDTo start all over again
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To do something too soon and too quickly

   Correct Answer: To do something too soon and too quickly
   Explanation:
   The idiom "jump the gun" originates from athletics, where it refers to starting a race before the starting signal (gun) is fired. Figuratively, it means to act prematurely or before the appropriate time.

2. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'jump the gun' in the sentence:
   You shouldn't jump the gun before getting confirmation.

   AAct too soonBRun fasterCAsk a questionDFire a shot
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Act too soon

   Correct Answer: Option 1 — Act too soon
   'Jump the gun' means to act before the appropriate time; to start something prematurely. The idiom comes from athletics, where a runner who starts before the starting gun fires is said to have 'jumped the gun.'
   In the sentence: 'You shouldn't jump the gun before getting confirmation' = you should not act prematurely before confirming.
   Why the others are wrong:
   Option 2 — 'Run faster' is a literal interpretation; idioms are not interpreted literally.
   Option 3 — 'Ask a question' is unrelated to the meaning of this idiom.
   Option 4 — 'Fire a shot' is another literal interpretation; the idiom is not about firearms.

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
   I was very excited about my new assignment. I sent the email without the required attachment. What have I done?

   AJumped the gunBShook a legCTested the watersDAs swift as an eagle
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Jumped the gun

   Answer: a) Jumped the gun
   Solution:
   • The idiom "jumped the gun" means to do something too early or prematurely, often without proper preparation.
   • In this situation, sending the email without the required attachment because of excitement fits perfectly.
   • Shook a leg means to hurry up.
   • Tested the waters means to try something out before committing.
   • As swift as an eagle means very fast, which doesn't apply here.
   jumped the gun – acted too soon – जल्दबाज़ी में काम करना
   shook a leg – hurried up – तेज़ी दिखाना
   tested the waters – tried cautiously – परीक्षण करना
   as swift as an eagle – very fast – बहुत तेज़

Examples

• “He jumped the gun by announcing the results before confirmation.”

jump the gun – questions

What is the meaning of jump the gun in Hindi?

jump the gun means “समय से पहले कार्य करना” in Hindi. In English: To act before the appropriate time; to start too soon.

What are the synonyms of jump the gun?

Synonyms of jump the gun: act prematurely, rush, be hasty.

Has jump the gun been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – jump the gun has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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