rush your fences

rush (one's) fences

1. Literally, of a horse, to approach a fence too quickly before a jump, thus not having enough time and space to clear the hurdle. If your horse is rushing his fences, make an effort to maintain a nice, regular canter rhythm at all times.

2. By extension, to act hastily and recklessly; to not be prudent or cautious in one's actions or decisions. An allusion to horse jumping If you rush your fences and simply hire the first candidate you interview, you are bound to be disappointed.

rush your fences

act with undue haste. British

This is a metaphor from horse riding: in the hunting field if you rush your fences , rather than tackling the obstacles steadily, you risk a fall.

词组	rush your fences
释义	rush your fences rush (one's) fences 1. Literally, of a horse, to approach a fence too quickly before a jump, thus not having enough time and space to clear the hurdle. If your horse is rushing his fences, make an effort to maintain a nice, regular canter rhythm at all times. 2. By extension, to act hastily and recklessly; to not be prudent or cautious in one's actions or decisions. An allusion to horse jumping If you rush your fences and simply hire the first candidate you interview, you are bound to be disappointed. See also: fence, rush Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. rush your fences act with undue haste. British This is a metaphor from horse riding: in the hunting field if you rush your fences , rather than tackling the obstacles steadily, you risk a fall. See also: fence, rush Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: rush (one's) fences get on (one's) horse get on horse get on one’s horse road apple back the wrong horse each way Run for the Roses (one had) better get on (one's) horse better get on my horse
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