premature conclusion
noun phraseUK /ˌpreməˈtjʊə kənˈkluːʒən/
US /ˌpriːməˈtʊr kənˈkluːʒən/
A decision you make too soon, before you know all the facts.
Don't jump to a premature conclusion before you hear both sides of the story.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A belief formed without enough evidence or information.
Her premature conclusion about the new student turned out to be completely wrong.
3. An ending or result reached before the proper time.
The meeting came to a premature conclusion when the power went out.
4. A quick opinion made before thinking things through carefully.
He reached a premature conclusion about the puzzle and had to start over.