Jump the (red) lights In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "jump the (red) lights", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Min Minh calendar 2020-11-15 03:11

Meaning of Jump the (red) lights

Synonyms:

cross the red light , blow the red light

Jump the (red) lights British verb informal

Verbs such as cross or blow or run are used sometimes instead of jump. Even if he were not in hurry, he would not blow/cross/run the red light  causing transport accident. 
Go through a red light implies a similar meaning as well. Don't go through the light when it is red-lighted. That is violating the law.

To not stop when traffic light is red; to violate the traffic light instructions.

Camera has filmed Jimmy running through the red light so he can't deny his fault.

Over half reasons of transport accidents are caused by over speed driving and jumping the light.

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To find ways of avoiding or breaking the rules, either those of life in general or of a specific structure or organization, in order to achieve your aim

three strikes and (one's) out

If one commits three mistakes, transgressions, or infractions, he or she will be dismissed or punished very severely.

take (some) heat

To put up with an amount of criticism or comtempt, mostly happen to an individual's perceived fault or something was done poorly.

Grammar and Usage of Jump the (red) lights

Verb Forms

  • jumped the light
  • jumping the light
  • jumps the light
  • to jump the light

The verb "jump" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Jump the (red) lights

It is derived from color signals of traffic lights. Red lights are a clear and consistent warning to stop. the acts of going on driving when the light is red is the origin of "Jump the (red) light"

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