Example: Don't jump to conclusions before hearing the full story.
Definition
"To jump to conclusions" means to make a decision or form an opinion quickly without having all the necessary information or evidence. It often implies acting on assumptions rather than facts, as in the example: "Don't jump to conclusions before hearing the full story."
Translations
sacar conclusiones precipitadas
voorbarige conclusies trekken
treure conclusions precipitades
tirer des conclusions hâtives
vorschnelle Schlüsse ziehen
Etymology
The phrase "to jump to conclusions" originates from the metaphorical use of 'jump' to indicate a sudden or hasty action, combined with 'conclusions,' meaning judgments or decisions. It reflects the idea of leaping over the careful thought process to reach a verdict prematurely. The exact origin date is unclear, but it has been commonly used in English since the 19th century.
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"To jump to conclusions" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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