go off at half-cock

• Expressão que significa começar algo prematuramente ou sem a devida preparação, o que geralmente leva ao fracasso ou a um resultado ruim. Originalmente se referia ao disparo acidental de uma arma de fogo quando o cão estava apenas na meia-monta.

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.

   Agir prematuramente

   • 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.