【明報專訊】◆Jump ship

To leave a company or an organization in order to work for another.

e.g. Many workers will jump ship if their employers try to limit their bonus.

◆Jump the gun

To do something too soon.

e.g. It would be jumping the gun to sign the agreement at this stage.

◆Jump for joy

To be extremely happy and pleased.

e.g. I'm so excited about my exam result, I could jump for joy!

[Smarties' Power English 第242期]