gwo3 zou2 haa6 git3 leon6過早下結論过早下结论
Jyutpinggwo3 zou2 haa6 git3 leon6
Yalegwo jóu hah git leuhn
Definition
To jump to conclusions; to make a judgment prematurely.
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How it's used
This phrase is a direct translation of the English idiom and is commonly used in both formal writing and spoken Cantonese. It carries a slightly formal or analytical tone, often used when someone is being cautioned against making a premature judgment. In very casual speech, people might prefer more idiomatic expressions like 唔好咁快斷定.
Examples
Don't jump to conclusions yet, wait a moment.
Are they jumping to conclusions?
Related words
Common phrases
do not jump to conclusions
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
