Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ ɔf hæf kɒkt/
verb to act or speak without thinking carefully beforehand
A1 I always go off half cocked when I try to cook something new.
A2 She tends to go off half cocked when making important decisions without thinking them through.
B1 The team leader went off half cocked and made a hasty decision without consulting the rest of the group.
B2 The politician went off half cocked during the debate and said something he later regretted.
C1 It's important to not go off half cocked when dealing with complex issues that require careful consideration.
C2 The CEO went off half cocked with the new company strategy, causing chaos among the employees.
adverb in a hasty or impulsive manner
A1 He always goes off half cocked without thinking things through.
A2 She tends to go off half cocked when she's stressed.
B1 The team went off half cocked and made a mistake in their presentation.
B2 It's important to not go off half cocked when making important decisions.
C1 The CEO went off half cocked and ended up losing a major client.
C2 Despite his experience, he still has a tendency to go off half cocked in high-pressure situations.
formal It's important to carefully consider all options before making a decision, so you don't go off half cocked.
informal Don't just rush into things without thinking it through, you don't want to go off half cocked.
slang Dude, don't be so impulsive, you always go off half cocked.
figurative She tends to go off half cocked when she's angry, without considering the consequences.
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