Go Off Half Cocked

C1 16+

Synonyms of go off half cocked

Collocations of go off half cocked

loose cannon
Frequency: 80 %

She's a loose cannon at the office, always causing drama.

half baked
Frequency: 70 %

His half baked idea was quickly dismissed by the team.

hair trigger
Frequency: 65 %

He always reacts with a hair trigger response to criticism.

shot in the dark
Frequency: 60 %

His plan was just a shot in the dark, with no real chance of success.

Idiomatic Expressions for go off half cocked

  • Phrase: go off half cocked
    Meaning: to act or speak without considering the consequences; to act impulsively or prematurely
    Usage: He went off half cocked and ended up causing more harm than good.