Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    She wanted to _______ and finish early, but it didn’t

    turn out as expected.
    A Jump the gun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Burn the candle at both ends Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hit the nail on the head Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pass the buck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "jump the gun" means to start something too early or prematurely.

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