rush into a decision

[/rʌʃ ˈɪntu ə dɪˈsɪʒən/]

verb phrase

precipitar-se numa decisão / tomar uma decisão precipitada

1. to make a decision quickly without proper consideration or thought

Don't rush into a decision about the job offer; take time to think it through.

Não se precipite numa decisão sobre a oferta de emprego; reserve tempo para pensar bem.

2. to act hastily or impulsively in deciding something important

She rushed into a decision to move abroad and later regretted it.

Ela se precipitou numa decisão de se mudar para o exterior e depois se arrependeu.

NYC Slang

jump the gun / go off half-cocked

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

precipitar-se numa decisão / tomar uma decisão precipitada

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

se jogar numa decisão

More colloquial variant

Rio de Janeiro

entrar de cabeça numa decisão

Idiomatic expression meaning to dive headfirst

Portugal

precipitar-se numa decisão / tomar uma decisão apressada

Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; 'apressada' also used for 'rushed'

leap before you look

put the cart before the horse

act in haste, repent in leisure

jump to conclusions

make a snap decision

dive in headfirst

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