go off at half-cock

Meaning of word go off at half-cock from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

go off at half-cock verb

Meaning : Act prematurely or without reflection or too soon.

Example : She wanted to quit her job but her mother told her not to go off half-cocked.

Synonyms : go off half-cocked

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