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go off half-cocked

/ɡəʊ ɒf hɑːf kɒkt/

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/ɡəʊ ɒf hɑːf kɒkt/C1informalamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, означающее действовать преждевременно, говорить не подумав или приступать к плану, не будучи полностью подготовленным или готовым.

An old-fashioned expression meaning to act prematurely, speak without thinking, or proceed with a plan before being fully prepared or ready.

  1. Act prematurelyC1informalamerican

    To act or speak too hastily without proper preparation or thought.

    ruДействовать преждевременно

    • He went off half-cocked and announced the deal before it was finalized.
    • Don't go off half-cocked; wait until we have all the facts.
    • She went off half-cocked during the meeting and embarrassed herself.