B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
jump to conclusions
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to decide something is true too quickly, without knowing all the facts
Often negative advice: 'Don't jump to conclusions'. 'Conclusions' is always plural here.
In context
Don't jump to conclusions; maybe her phone just died.
The police warned people against jumping to conclusions about the fire.
Common mistake
Incorrect: Please don't jump to conclusion.
Correct: Please don't jump to conclusions.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens