leap to conclusions

leap to conclusions
jump to conclusions & leap to conclusions
Fig. to judge or decide something without having all the facts; to reach unwarranted conclusions. (See also rush to conclusions.) •

Now don't jump to conclusions. Wait until you hear what I have to say.

Please find out all the facts so you won't leap to conclusions.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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