Rush (one's) fences In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "rush (one's) fences", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-25 04:05

Meaning of Rush (one's) fences

Synonyms:

be in a hurry

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.

literal meaning

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.

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Grammar and Usage of Rush (one's) fences

Verb Forms

  • rushes (one's) fences
  • rushed (one's) fences
  • rushing (one's) fences

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

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