Meaning of go off at half-cock in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    go off at half-cock

    Definitions

    1. act prematurely or without reflection or too soon

    Examples

    • « she wanted to quit her job but her mother told her not to go off half-cocked »

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