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by Dinyell on June 14th, 2006

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Where did the saying "jump the gun" come from?

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  • by Darryl61 on June 14th, 2006

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    track and field.

    a starting pistol is used to start races, runners who anticipate the shot and "jump" before it is fired are "jumping the gun".

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