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go off at half-cock

/ɡəʊ ɒf æt hɑːf kɒk/

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/ɡəʊ ɒf æt hɑːf kɒk/C2informalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, означающее начать что-либо преждевременно или без должной подготовки, что часто приводит к неудаче или плохому результату. Первоначально относилось к случайному выстрелу из огнестрельного оружия, когда курок был поднят лишь наполовину.

An old-fashioned expression meaning to begin something prematurely or without proper preparation, often resulting in failure or a poor outcome. Originally referred to a firearm discharging accidentally when the cock was only half-raised.

  1. Act prematurelyC1informalbritish

    To start something too early or without proper preparation, often leading to failure.

    ruДействовать преждевременно

    • He went off at half-cock and announced the deal before it was finalized.
    • The team went off at half-cock and launched the product without testing it properly.
    • Don't go off at half-cock; wait until we have all the information.
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