Jump/leap to conclusions

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verb

To make a decision or judgment quickly without having all the facts.

Don't jump to conclusions without knowing the whole story.
Visual representation of "jump/leap to conclusions" - To make a decision or judgment quickly without having all the facts

Often appears as...

  • don't jump to conclusions
  • quick to jump to conclusions

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Idiomatic

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Metaphorical Leap

Understand this phrase is a metaphor suggesting a person skips steps in a logical process.

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He saw her talking to his friend and leaped to conclusions about them dating.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies a hasty and negative judgment without sufficient evidence.

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She jumped to the conclusion that he stole the money, but it was actually a gift.
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Cautionary Phrase

Often used to advise someone to wait for more information before deciding.

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Before you jump to conclusions, let's wait for the test results.
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