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GO OFF HALF-COCKED

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Go Off Half-Cocked.

Go Off Half-Cocked - as a verb

Act prematurely or without reflection or too soon

Example: "She wanted to quit her job but her mother told her not to go off half-cocked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go off at half-cock

Example Sentences

"He always tends to go off half-cocked without thinking things through."
"Don't go off half-cocked and start accusing people without evidence."
"We shouldn't go off half-cocked and rush into this without a plan."
"He tends to go off half-cocked when he feels threatened."
"He tends to go off half-cocked and jump to conclusions."
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