go off half-cocked

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Verb go off half-cocked has 1 sense

go off half-cocked, go off at half-cock - act prematurely or without reflection or too soon; "she wanted to quit her job but her mother told her not to go off half-cocked"
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Term: go off half-cocked

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To act or speak without careful thought or preparation; to act impulsively or prematurely.

Example sentence: He went off half-cocked and made a decision without considering the consequences.

Sense 2: To discharge a firearm accidentally or prematurely due to a faulty trigger mechanism.

Example sentence: The inexperienced shooter often went off half-cocked, causing accidental misfires.

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