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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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jump at the opportunity

to eagerly accept an opportunity

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jump before one is pushed

to take action before being forced to do so

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jump the gun

to act prematurely or too soon

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jump the lights

to run a red traffic signal

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jump the queue

to cut in line or bypass the order of others

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jump the shark

to indicate a point where something has become absurd or unrealistic

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jump through hoops

to go through a lot of effort or obstacles to achieve something

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jump to

to quickly move to a different topic or action without thorough consideration

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jump to conclusions

to make a hasty conclusion without sufficient evidence

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junkyard dog

a person who is aggressive or fiercely protective

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jury is out

a decision has not yet been made

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just deserts

receiving the appropriate consequences for one's actions, often negative

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