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Jump to conclusions
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To decide something without having all the facts.
Usage note: keep in mind
Jump to conclusions means decide what happened or what something means before considering enough evidence. Use jumped to conclusions in the past. The plural conclusions is usual. The phrase criticises a rushed inference rather than every quick decision.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Don’t jump to conclusions before hearing the full story.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Quick idiom quiz
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Can you recall the expression?
Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.
Don’t ________ before hearing the full story.
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Jump to conclusions — To decide something without having all the facts.
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Write one sentence using “Jump to conclusions” about your own life.
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To decide something without having all the facts.
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More examples in context
- Don't jump to conclusions because someone has not replied; the message may not have arrived.
- We jumped to conclusions about the missing file before checking the shared folder.
Check your understanding
A message is unanswered, and you immediately decide the recipient is angry. What should you check before drawing that conclusion?
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Whether there are other explanations, such as a missed notification or a busy schedule. The idiom highlights deciding before checking enough facts.
Use it in your own words
Write one new situation where jump to conclusions fits. Explain the situation in plain English first, then rewrite it using the expression. Check that the tone and meaning suit your audience.