JUMP-2
20 / 09 / 2011
JUMP-2: meaning and examples
Good morning again. Today we are going to look at a couple of expressions with JUMP.
Today's 1st expression with JUMP is: to jump the gun
Meaning: to do something too soon, before the right time.
Example 1:
I think the CEO jumped the gun when he opened offices in China last month; I don't think the Chinese market is ready for our innovative products.
Today's 2nd expression with JUMP is: to jump down someone's throat (informal)
Meaning: to react very angrily to someone.
Example 2:
I asked the marketing manager when the new advertising campaign would be ready and he suddenly jumped down my throat. I think he's a little tense because they are behind schedule.
If you have any doubts related to today's lesson, please post a question in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Tomorrow we will look at some more JUMP expressions.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Today's 1st expression with JUMP is: to jump the gun
Meaning: to do something too soon, before the right time.
Example 1:
I think the CEO jumped the gun when he opened offices in China last month; I don't think the Chinese market is ready for our innovative products.
Today's 2nd expression with JUMP is: to jump down someone's throat (informal)
Meaning: to react very angrily to someone.
Example 2:
I asked the marketing manager when the new advertising campaign would be ready and he suddenly jumped down my throat. I think he's a little tense because they are behind schedule.
If you have any doubts related to today's lesson, please post a question in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Tomorrow we will look at some more JUMP expressions.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
