After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
- on time
- hurriedly
- without permission
-
too soon
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The phrase 'jump the gun' is an idiomatic expression that means to start something before it is appropriate or allowed. In this context, it means that the athlete started too soon.