Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 第 1 季
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jump the gun

操之過急 / 貿然行動

這個習語來自賽跑,指在發令槍響之前就衝出去。引申為「過早行動、操之過急」,還沒準備好就動手了。

Okay, but let's build up that relationship slowly, okay?
We don't want to jump the gun and spook him.
-'Sup? -Good workout.
jump the gun — Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E14 · ReelWord