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Jenne Phuong
2021-05-25 04:05
Rush (one's) fences British verb phrase
The phrase is a metaphorical expression of horse riding. When you are riding a horse, if you rush your fences instead of passing the jumping obstacles steadily, it means there is likelihood that you would fall off.
Used to describe a situation when somebody is in his/her haste to do something; he/she acts incautiously and hastily without giving any careful thought.
She accepted his proposal of marriage after dating for 4 months. Her parents were quite shocked and they thought that she had rushed her fences.
He rushed his fences and purchased a fake diamond ring.
Used to desbribe a horse when it accelerates to approach the fences before jumping. Therefore, there is not enough time to pass the barrier.
It can be dangerous if your horse is inclined to rush his fences.
One needs to understand the basic techniques or primary details of something before taking actions that require greater skills
If one zooms away/if, they're in a hurry.
To do something or go somewhere very quickly, usually because you are about to be late or you are late
To spend more time doing something because you have neglected to do it
The verb "rush" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
